Posted On: October 23rd 2026, 04:21 pm
The most important things to remember
El Niño is the unusual warming of the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, accompanied by atmospheric changes.
It happens naturally and irregularly, often every 2–7 years.
It can increase the likelihood of drought in some places and heavy rainfall in others.
It can affect farming, food prices, ecosystems and public health.
Nigeria can be affected, but local impacts cannot be determined from the El Niño label alone.
As of October 2026, NOAA reports a strengthening event with strong-to-very-strong conditions likely into early 2027.