Peru President warns El Niño will be 'truly dramatic' as sea temps exceed forecasts

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori publicly warned that the ongoing El Niño event will be 'truly dramatic' for Peru, citing sea surface temperatures that 'exceed any calculation or imagination.' The statement signals heightened official concern about the intensity of the climate phenomenon, though specific impacts and timing remain unspecified. This matters because a severe El Niño could trigger heavy rains, flooding, and economic disruption in Peru, affecting agriculture, infrastructure, and potentially global commodity prices.