El Niño 'Godzilla': How It's Supercharging Extreme Weather Worldwide

The current El Niño, dubbed 'Godzilla' for its record-breaking strength, is already having a significant impact on global weather patterns. Countries including Indonesia, India, and the United States have experienced droughts, floods, and heatwaves consistent with projections about how the phenomenon supercharges extreme weather events. According to the World Meteorological Agency, this El Niño will strengthen further and persist until at least 2027, raising concerns about prolonged and intensified weather extremes. The BBC examines the different ways this El Niño is already affecting communities and economies, from wildfires to typhoons. This video provides a comprehensive look at the far-reaching consequences of the phenomenon and what it means for the future of global weather.