# 'Supersized' El Niño could be strongest on record, UN says

https://mins.news/en/item/43436

- DW, 2026-09-03 09:39 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/supersized-el-nino-could-be-strongest-on-record-un-says/a-78841246?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The World Meteorological Organization says the current El Niño is expected to intensify into a “very strong” event and is almost certain to persist until February 2027. Exceptionally warm tropical Pacific waters could raise the risks of extreme heat, drought and flooding, disrupting communities, economies and supply chains worldwide.

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