WMO declares near-100% chance of strong El Niño till Feb 2027

The World Meteorological Organisation has issued its most definitive El Niño warning in 50 years, declaring a near-100% likelihood the event will persist through February 2027. Pacific temperatures are 2.2–2.6°C above normal, rivalling 1997 and 2015 episodes. UN chief warned El Niño is being 'supersized' amid record global heat. India faces a weaker northeast monsoon and drier winter.