A very strong El Niño can have widespread and severe impacts globally. Historically, such events have been linked to extreme weather patterns, including intense storms, flooding, and droughts in various regions. For instance, the 1997-98 El Niño caused significant disruptions worldwide, including severe flooding in some areas and droughts in others. If this El Niño reaches the predicted intensity, it could lead to similar or even more extreme weather events, affecting agriculture, water resources, and ecosystems. Scientists warn that the frequency of such strong El Niño events has increased, with three major occurrences in the past decade, a trend not observed in the previous 150 years.