# Super El Niño threatens global flooding

> Scientists warn Super El Niño could raise sea levels by 40cm, causing widespread coastal flooding.
- Title: Super El Niño threatens global flooding · LADbible | Shortify
- Summary: Scientists warn Super El Niño could raise sea levels by 40cm, causing widespread coastal flooding. Super El Niño may temporarily raise Pacific sea levels by…
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- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/world-news/super-el-nino-impact-scientists-692650-20261020
- Published: 2026-10-20T19:49:15.965+00:00
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## Super El Niño warning
Scientists warn El Niño could cause dramatic ocean rise leading to widespread flooding.
## Strongest El Niño recorded
US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts 83 percent chance this is strongest El Niño ever recorded.
## Sea level impact
Sea levels may rise 40cm in affected regions, with Galapagos Islands seeing 24-40cm increase.
## Coastal flooding risk
Coastal flooding could stretch from Alaska to Chile, with highest impact near equator.
## Timeline of impact
Sea levels peak between November and December 2026, with effects continuing through 2027.
## Extreme weather effects
El Niño causes floods in some areas and droughts in others, with climate change worsening impacts.
## Key takeaway

Super El Niño may temporarily raise Pacific sea levels by 40cm, risking severe coastal flooding across North and South America.