A powerful El Niño has formed in the Pacific Ocean, which could set new records for global temperature rise by 2026. According to the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), ocean surface temperatures may rise by up to 3.5°C above average by November. This could lead to extreme weather events worldwide, including droughts, floods, and unseasonable rain. For India, this is particularly concerning as it may negatively impact the monsoon season, which accounts for 70% of the country's annual rainfall, potentially leading to drought conditions. https://argusnews.in/international/2026-record-el-nino-pacific-warming #creator program