By Admin 
Meteorologists have given a special name to El Nino of 2026, ‘Godzilla’. This is not the title of a sensational movie, but the name of a terrible weather system developing in the Pacific Ocean that can completely overturn temperatures, rains and storms around the world. Scientists estimate that this Godzilla El Nino could be even more intense than the record-breaking El Nino of 1997-98 and 2015-16, which caused massive devastation on a global scale. Then why is it raining in many areas now? What effect will this have on India’s monsoon? And will it prove to be as destructive as the movie monster?
What is Godzilla El Nino and why did it get this name?
El Nino is a natural weather cycle that occurs every two to seven years, when the surface waters of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean become unusually warm. But not every El Nino is the same. According to the report of IPB University of Indonesia, when the sea surface temperature increases by 2.5 degrees Celsius or more than normal, it is called ‘Super El Nino’. This temperature rise may cross 2.5 degrees in 2026. That is why scientists have named this monstrous force ‘Godzilla’. Data till April 2026 show that this El Nino will be one of the most powerful ever.
What does the history of 1997 and 2015 say?
To understand what a Godzilla El Niño could do, it’s important to look at previous Super El Niños. The El Nino of 1997–98 was the worst ever recorded. Due to this, more than 23,000 people died worldwide and there was an economic loss of more than 45 billion dollars. There were severe floods in California, devastating fires in the forests of Indonesia and Brazil. There was drought in Africa and India. Similarly, the El Nino of 2015-16 gave the world the hottest year ever and created drought conditions in India twice in a row. This history is worrying scientists the most about 2026.
What will be the impact on India’s monsoon?
The biggest concern for India is monsoon. Historically, there has been a strong correlation between a strong El Nino and a weak monsoon in India. The BBC report quoted weather experts as saying that Godzilla El Nino could weaken the south-west monsoon that runs from June to September in India. Due to this, drought like situation may arise in many parts of the country. This could be bad news especially for the farmers of North-West and Central India. However, scientists also say that the effect of every El Nino is not the same. Sometimes the warm waters of the Indian Ocean (positive IOD) can reduce its negative effects.
Its impact on the world: drought, floods and cyclones
The impact of Godzilla El Nino will not be limited to India only. This can disrupt the weather of the entire world. According to the Firstpost report, due to this, there may be severe drought in Australia, Indonesia and large parts of South-East Asia, which will increase the risk of forest fires. At the same time, there is a possibility of heavy rains and floods in the western coast of South America, especially Peru and Ecuador. The warm waters of the Pacific Ocean will provide additional energy to storms, which may increase the number and intensity of cyclones.
A riddle: Why is it raining when Godzilla comes?
Experts of IPB University have explained this contradiction. El Nino had already started in April 2026, but despite this, rains continued in some areas. The reason for this is that the effect of El Nino is not immediate and uniform. Local weather systems, ocean winds and other global climate systems complicate its effects. In Indonesia itself, rain occurred in some areas because the influence of the Pacific Ocean was clashing with the local meteorology there. This shows that El Nino does not work like a fixed formula, but it is a complex natural process.
Is the world ready to bear this shock?
The biggest threat of Godzilla El Nino is that it will deliver a double blow to a world already warming due to climate change. 2023-24 are already the hottest years on record and now Godzilla El Nino could take global temperatures to new heights. Issues like food security, water scarcity and energy supply may become more serious. However, governments and weather agencies are now making better preparations than before.
India has also increased monsoon monitoring and issued advisories to the agriculture sector. Governments around the world are preparing disaster management plans, but only the coming months will tell how effective these preparations will be in the face of Godzilla-like El Nino.
There is no need to be afraid, there is a need to understand
Godzilla El Nino is undoubtedly a serious climate phenomenon, but it is more important to understand it from a scientific point of view rather than just spreading fear about it. It is difficult to predict its effects, but with the help of past experience and modern technology, there are ways to deal with it. For a country like India, where a large part of the economy depends on monsoon, this is the time for vigilance and preparation. The coming months will tell whether Godzilla truly brings record-breaking destruction or whether a major threat is averted.