‘Earth Almost Entirely In Red’: Scientists Warn Of ‘Super-Duper El Nino’ As Global Temperatures Soar

New Delhi, October 8, 2026: Scientists are sounding the alarm over an impending "super-duper El Nino" that could see much of the Earth experiencing extreme heat and disrupted rainfall patterns. The United Nations warns that this year's El Nino may be one of the strongest on record since at least 1950, potentially exacerbating the effects of human-induced climate change.

According to the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO), Pacific Ocean temperatures are forecast to soar 3.7 degrees Celsius above normal between October and December, with some regions expected to see record-high temperatures. The phenomenon could persist through February 2027, according to experts.

Meteorologist Ryan Maue shared a global climate map showing "almost entirely red" conditions, highlighting the widespread warmth across the planet. Climate scientist Zeke Hausfather described the situation as a "super-duper El Nino," noting that the Nino3.4 region anomalies are now 3.4 degrees Celsius above normal, the highest ever recorded.

The World Meteorological Organisation has warned that the unusually strong warming event could influence weather patterns globally, potentially leading to prolonged droughts in some areas and heavy rainfall in others. Researchers at the University of Chicago's Climate Impact Lab estimate that this year's "super-El Nino" could result in up to 451,000 excess deaths worldwide between June 2026 and February 2027.