India, Oct. 11 -- California is preparing for a possibly historic El Nino this winter. Forecasts warn of heavy rain, floods, landslides and huge waves along the coast. As the weather pattern grows stronger, officials are getting ready for its possible impact on the state.

California is getting ready for a possible historic El Nino. As per the SF Chronicle, the 2026-27 El Nino is close to record territory. Scientists are now more sure that it will have a big effect on the state's rain and snow.

The governor's office said there is a more than 90% chance of a very strong El Nino this year and a 75% chance of one of historic strength.

John O'Brien, a climate scientist at the Heising-Simons Foundation, said: "The odds of an average winter a...