Super El Niño Forms in Pacific Ocean

Asia is already grappling with a fuel crisis. A ‘Super El Niño’ that could hit this summer is expected to bring drought and high temperatures that will strain power grids as countries continue to seek limited oil and gas supplies.

Power demand typically rises sharply during heat waves as air conditioning use increases. Reduced hydropower output combined with higher cooling needs could widen existing fuel shortages.

The phenomenon is a recurring natural cycle. According to the Fortune article, the same Super El Niño “could hit Asia this summer” and is “expected to intensify both drought conditions and temperatures.”