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NASA warns this year's Monster El Niño could be even bigger than legendary 1997 event


NASA scientists warn that the rapidly intensifying 2026 El Niño could surpass the historic 1997-98 event, which triggered devastating weather extremes around the world. Satellite data reveal striking similarities between the two, raising the possibility of major rainfall and flooding this winter, although the exact impacts remain uncertain.

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