Exceptional El Niño forecast: one of strongest in decades, flood risk for Argentina

Meteorologists warn that exceptionally warm Pacific waters are driving an El Niño episode that could rank among the strongest on record, increasing the risk of intense rainfall and flooding in Argentina. The forecast is based on current ocean temperature anomalies, but the exact intensity and regional impacts remain uncertain. This matters because a severe El Niño could disrupt agriculture, infrastructure, and disaster-response capacity across the region.