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Super El Niño sets another record as it strengthens to 'unprecedented levels'
El Niño has continued to strengthen, with several key measures now in record territory. Simon King explores how it compares to previous events.
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‘Super El Niño’ deepens hunger crisis in South Sudan says UN
"The already dire hunger crisis in South Sudan is becoming increasingly critical as violence, extreme weather and dwindling aid leave millions without enough food" says UN.
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Super El Niño could cause 451,000 excess deaths worldwide
Extreme heat linked to this year’s “super El Niño” could cause up to 451,000 excess deaths worldwide in the six months to February 2027, according to researchers at the University of Chicago’s Climate Impact Lab. The number of extremely hot days is expected to rise by 44%, with Nigeria, Indonesia and Sudan among the countries likely to be most affected. Researchers warn that the impact could extend well beyond the six-month period studied. Chloe Brimicombe, a climate scientist from the University of Oxford, shares further details about this climate phenomenon.
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What effects the Super El Niño could have in Latin America
The forecasts point out that it could become one of the most extreme weather events in recent decades.
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What is the Super El Niño and why it could be the strongest in centuries
From December 2025, the waters of the Central Pacific Ocean were more heated than usual. Therefore, scientists are alerted to a Super El Niño that could affect the climate around the planet between 2026 and 2027.