‘We are waiting with bated breath’: Super El Niño forecast could make 2027 hottest year on record, BoM says
Summary
Scientists say the El Niño weather pattern in the Pacific Ocean could become the strongest ever recorded. This event may cause very hot and dry weather in parts of the world and could help make 2027 the hottest year on record.Key Facts
- El Niño is a natural climate pattern where ocean temperatures in the Pacific rise above normal.
- Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology says this El Niño could be the strongest ever seen.
- The peak temperature in the Niño 3.4 region might reach over +3°C, higher than the previous record of +2.6°C in 1983.
- A strong El Niño usually causes hotter, drier weather in southern and eastern Australia during winter and spring.
- Globally, El Niño can cause severe storms in some areas and droughts in others.
- Experts warn this event could help make 2027 the hottest year worldwide.
- Many Australian cities like Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne have a high chance of extreme heat and low rainfall from August to October 2026.
- Scientists link the stronger El Niño to rising ocean heat caused by climate change.
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