Indian Scientists Urge Preparation for Imminent Super El Nino Phenomenon

A joint appeal by 188 Indian scientists and ecologists called for urgent preparation and study of an upcoming Super El Nino event.

Pacific Ocean temperatures reached plus 2.6 degrees Celsius in August 2026, with projections indicating possible anomalies of up to plus 4 degrees Celsius.

Signatories warned of devastating impacts on India including coral bleaching, wildfires, rainforest tree mortality, droughts, and severe agricultural stress.