Forecasters predict wildfires, floods, severe heatwaves from incoming El Niño

Meteorologists warn that the incoming El Niño will intensify wildfires, floods, and severe heatwaves across multiple continents, starting as early as August 2026. Historical data shows El Niño raises global temperatures by 0.2°C on average, and this event could double the wildfire risk in the Amazon and Australia compared to a neutral year. The forecast is 30% more severe than the 2023 El Niño, with flood-prone regions like Southeast Asia facing a 40% increase in precipitation. Unlike #1's controlled assembly progress, this natural force offers no room for error: previous El Niños caused $100 billion in damages, and the window for preparation is narrowing.