As cities prepare for 2026’s super El Niño, some crucial blind spots can’t be ignored

The worst El Niño in recorded history is brewing — here’s how governments must prepare

Nature, Published online: 22 September 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02939-xFrom southern Africa to the Amazon, the risks are mounting and the window for action is rapidly closing.

As cities prepare for 2026's super El Niño, some crucial blind spots can't be ignored

This year's El Niño has the potential to be one of the strongest in living memory, and the evidence is showing up around the world.

As cities prepare for 2026’s super El Niño, some crucial blind spots can’t be ignored

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