Several outlets discuss the prospect of a “super El Niño” returning this year and compare it with the 1877 event, when unusually strong El Niño conditions contributed to widespread crop failures, famine, and major loss of life. The articles describe 1877 as an extreme climatic period and characterize it as among the worst environmental disasters in recorded history, though the scale and attribution of impacts are presented in a historical context rather than as new findings. They also note that expectations for a new, potentially powerful El Niño are based on current climate forecasting. The coverage emphasizes that preparedness has changed since the late 19th century, pointing to differences in population exposure, early warning systems, disaster response capacity, and global knowledge about El Niño impacts. While the articles generally focus on lessons from the past, they frame the current event as uncertain in intensity and regional effects, depending on how El Niño influences rainfall, temperatures, and weather extremes across different countries. Overall, the reports present a historical comparison alongside the question of whether modern systems can mitigate potential impacts.