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Scientists call for preparation ahead of projected ‘Super’ El Niño impacts

Source: The Hindu · 22 Sep 2026, 05:07 UTC
Scientists call for preparation ahead of projected ‘Super’ El Niño impacts
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Scientists and ecologists are urging research and policy planning ahead of an imminent event described as a “Super” El Niño. They warn that India’s natural systems could face potentially devastating effects, while the available material does not specify the event’s timing, intensity or individual risks.

Scientists and ecologists are urging researchers and policymakers to study an imminent event described as a “Super” El Niño and prepare for its possible consequences. The Hindu reports that India’s natural systems are likely to experience a range of potentially devastating impacts as a result of El Niño. The warning is framed as a call for forward planning and closer scientific attention.

The supplied material does not identify the specific ecosystems expected to be affected. It also does not provide forecasts for rainfall, temperature, agriculture, water availability or other individual consequences. The experts’ appeal is focused on understanding the risks before they occur and using that knowledge to prepare for the future.

No specific government measures, research programme or policy response is identified in the available information. The phrase “Super” El Niño is used in the source description for the projected event. Its expected timing, strength and geographic effects are not detailed, so the extent of the potential impact cannot be assessed from the material provided.

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