{
  "id": 10185280,
  "title": "Mint Explainer | Why a super-charged El Niño is a postcard from our future",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/mint-explainer-why-a-super-charged-el-nino-is-a-postcard-from-our",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-09-27T09:22:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/india/mint-explainer-super-charged-el-ni-o-postcard-from-future-11790495503860.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The ongoing El Niño event in the tropical Pacific Ocean is strengthening at an unprecedented rate, surpassing any recorded instance. Experts predict this super-charged phenomenon will reach its peak between November and January, with the repercussions expected to be most severe in the year 2027. Sayantan Bera, a National Editor at Mint specializing in climate change and agriculture, is among those closely monitoring the situation. His work, often a collaboration with the Climate Change and You newsletter, highlights the interconnectedness of global issues and their impact on societies and economies. Bera's journey into journalism began as a correspondent and photographer with Down to Earth, where he covered a range of issues including mining, environment, and farming in eastern Indian states. With over 17 years of experience, Bera brings a wealth of knowledge to his role, drawing from his academic background in economics and his professional experience in research and non-profit work.",
  "summary": "This year’s El Niño will be a ‘postcard from our future’ bringing temperatures that climate change is projected to deliver 20 years into the future, warned the Climate Impact Lab at the University of Chicago.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}