# Why scientists are worried about El Niño in 2026

https://mins.news/en/video/77658

- BBC News, 2026-09-28 20:00 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou5wECGoStc

> Climate scientists warn that this year’s El Niño could be the worst ever recorded. Past “super” El Niños suggest the cycle may bring flooding, drought, wildfires and hunger worldwide. Scientists are examining how to communicate those risks to governments and the public in a way that encourages calm preparation rather than panic.

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