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From drought to deluge: ‘Super’ El Niño’s expanding reach

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Briefings

A climate article reports that water sources in Papua New Guinea are drying up and crops are failing months before the worst agricultural impacts of a 'Super El Niño' are expected. The Pacific Ocean temperatures in this region have already exceeded those of the historic 1997 and 2015 events, marking the beginning of an unfolding climate pattern. The evidence indicates a significant shift in regional weather patterns driven by elevated ocean temperatures, but specific dates for the peak impact are not provided.

Key points

• Water sources in Papua New Guinea are drying up and crops are failing months before the worst agricultural impacts are expected.
• Pacific Ocean temperatures in this region have already surpassed those of the historic 1997 and 2015 events.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to a single article from October 2026. Specific dates for the peak impact of the 'Super El Niño' are not provided, and the article does not offer causal claims or forecasts beyond the observed temperature rise.

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