The ongoing El Niño has already led to severe weather impacts, including destructive Pacific typhoons and hurricanes that have caused damage to ports and coastal areas from Japan and Taiwan to California. Farmers in Southeast Asia, India, and parts of Africa are facing reduced rainfall, threatening agricultural yields. Additionally, Indonesia has experienced disruptive fires, although recent wet weather has provided some relief. A potential transition to La Niña in mid-2027 could heighten fire risks in regions like Southern California, where vegetation growth during the wet El Niño winter could fuel wildfires under hot, dry conditions.