The current El Niño event, now classified as the strongest ever recorded, is already reshaping global weather patterns in dramatic ways. Scientists are documenting extreme shifts—from devastating floods in some regions to severe droughts in others—linked directly to the phenomenon’s intensifying influence. Early data suggests the effects are surpassing earlier predictions, raising concerns about long-term climate disruptions. Experts are examining how these changes may unfold as the event persists.
As the strongest El Niño on record continues to intensify, what impacts on weather patterns are already being felt across the globe? Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at the evidence.
