https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/el-ni-o-has-surged-into-record-waters-11-charts-and-maps-that-show-its-strengthContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/el-ni-o-has-surged-into-record-waters-11-charts-and-maps-that-show-its-strengthhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/el-ni-o-has-surged-into-record-waters-11-charts-and-maps-that-show-its-strength#u92263Thu, 01 Oct 2026 08:26:25 +0000A record-shattering El Niño has surged into unprecedented waters, driven by extreme sea surface temperature anomalies across the Pacific. Scientific studies warn that the super-sized climate phenomenon could cause more than 450,000 heat deaths globally by February. Projections indicate a near-certain probability that the event will persist for the next six months, severely threatening vulnerable populations. Nigeria faces the world's highest projected death toll from the extreme heat, while agricultural regions across multiple continents brace for severe weather impacts.Why it mattersThe