Super El Niño intensifies: Pacific temps exceed 1997/2015, Papua New Guinea faces drought and crop failure

A developing 'Super El Niño' has pushed Pacific Ocean temperatures past those of the 1997 and 2015 events, with Papua New Guinea already experiencing drying water sources, crop failures, and rising food prices. The full agricultural impact is expected to worsen in coming months, signaling potential regional food insecurity and economic strain. The event's global reach may disrupt weather patterns and commodity markets, though the exact trajectory remains uncertain.