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New forecasts show that the developing El Ni帽o in the tropical Pacific Ocean could be one of the strongest on record. The weather phenomenon could be so strong, scientists and the UN are describing it as a 鈥淪uper El Ni帽o鈥� or 鈥淕odzilla El Ni帽o.鈥� And with that comes warnings of record global temperatures and huge potential humanitarian impacts.

But what exactly is El Ni帽o and its sister phenomenon La Ni帽a? 91福利社 Climate & Science correspondent Georgina Rannard breaks it down. She also explains the origins of their names, why it can lead to flooding in some regions and droughts in others, how it relates to climate change, and what people can to do prepare for its consequences.

We also hear from Drishti in India and Santiago in the US for how they鈥檙e being affected.

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This audio was updated on 8th June 2026 to remove an incorrect figure.