A potentially powerful El Nino event is raising global concern, with early forecasts suggesting it could rival, or even surpass, the devastating 1877-78 episode, one of the deadliest climate events in recorded history.
That historic El Nino triggered extreme heatwaves, prolonged drought, crop failures and famine across large parts of the world, contributing to the deaths of millions, estimated at nearly 4% of the global population at the time.
Researchers studying the Pacific Ocean say recent model runs show rapidly rising sea surface temperatures, a key indicator of El Nino development.
The intensity of these projections has left some scientists deeply concerned as they analyse the data. If current trends continue, a mega or super El Nino could take shape, significantly disrupting global weather systems.
The lesson from 1877 remains clear: when ocean temperatures shift dramatically, the consequences can ripple across the globe.
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