With reference to the El Nino forecast by the World Meteorological Organization, consider the following statements: 1. The forecast is based on reports from 13 meteorological centres. 2. The phenomenon is expected to be one of the strongest since 1980. 3. The sea surface temperature is forecast to reach 3.7°C above normal during the October-November-December 2026 period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

El Nino to intensify before December, potentially becoming one of strongest since 1950

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Policies of other countries affecting India· Prelims· 8 October 2026

Climate variability and its impact on global food security: a GS3 and Geography case study.

Why in news

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that El Nino is expected to intensify before peaking in December 2026, potentially becoming one of the strongest since 1950.

Background

The WMO, led by Chief Celeste Saulo, reported that sea surface temperatures are forecast to reach a record 3.7°C above normal during the October-November-December 2026 period. This data is based on reports from 13 meteorological centres.

Facts for Prelims

BodyWMO: World Meteorological Organization
FactForecasted sea surface temperature: 3.7°C above normal for Oct-Nov-Dec 2026
FactEl Nino intensity comparison: Potential strongest since 1950

Prelims practice question

With reference to the El Nino forecast by the World Meteorological Organization, consider the following statements:

The forecast is based on reports from 13 meteorological centres.
The phenomenon is expected to be one of the strongest since 1980.
The sea surface temperature is forecast to reach 3.7°C above normal during the October-November-December 2026 period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

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Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states it could be one of the strongest since 1950.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how extreme climatic phenomena like El Nino exacerbate the impacts of anthropogenic climate change on global food security and disaster management.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Climate-disaster nexus: Compounding effect of natural oscillations and man-made global warming on extreme weather
Resource stress: Intensified drought and flood risks affecting agricultural yields and water security

Keywords: Climate Variability · Anthropogenic Climate Change · Meteorological Phenomena · Global Food Security · Disaster Risk Reduction

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