Scientists are warning that the world could face its most powerful El Niño event since the 1870s, as conditions developing beneath the Pacific Ocean point to potentially major global weather disruptions later this year and into 2027.

Already strained by the effects of conflict in the Middle East, Asia now faces a growing risk from potentially strong El Niño conditions that could increase energy demand, reduce hydropower output, and damage agricultural production.

Heavy rain and a growing flood threat are set to impact Central Texas through Friday evening, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions during both the morning and evening commutes.

At least 10 people, including a child, died and several others were injured in separate incidents amid heavy rains accompanied by a hailstorm in the southern state of Karnataka late on Wednesday, confirmed a local official on Thursday.

Iran’s Meteorological Organisation has issued an orange weather warning for 14 provinces, including Tehran, as heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are expected to intensify from Wednesday through Friday.

Two tornadoes touched down in Michigan overnight, according to the National Weather Service, as a powerful line of storms swept across the western part of the state.

A super typhoon is targeting several remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean, bringing heavy rain and tropical storm-force wind gusts to Guam just hours before its expected arrival.