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El Niño has officially begun in the tropical Pacific, with scientists warning it could be one of the strongest on record, potentially leading to extreme weather, food supply issues, and record-high temperatures in 2027. The event is occurring on top of human-caused global warming, increasing the risk of unprecedented heat.

• El Niño conditions have been declared in the tropical Pacific by NOAA.
• The event could be one of the strongest on record, with temperatures potentially rising over 3C above average.
• El Niño may lead to extreme weather, food supply disruptions, and record temperatures in 2027.
• The event is occurring on top of ongoing global warming, increasing the risk of unprecedented heat.