India, Sept. 22 -- California is preparing for a potentially historic El Nino, which is already showing record-breaking strength. Scientists say the event could have a major effect on the state's winter weather, with a higher chance of heavy rain, storms and flooding.

As per 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 California rain and snow.

According to the SF Chronicle, the North American Multi-Model Ensemble forecasts above-normal rain across California from December through April.

The European Center for Medium-Range Forecasts says San Francisco and other parts of California could get twice as much rain as normal from December through at least Febr...