Singapore Environment Minister Grace Fu warns that Southeast Asia may face worse haze and forest fires later in 2026 due to a projected “Godzilla El Niño” cycle. Speaking at the annual Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources, Fu says the region could experience a warmer-than-usual dry season in the coming months, which would increase the risk of more intense fires. Fu links the outlook to what she describes as a “double whammy” of climate change and additional pressures, including geopolitical developments, which could have severe effects on the region’s agriculture and agri-commodity sector. She calls on countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to prepare and stay vigilant during the expected dry period. Fu urges closer regional cooperation to respond to the risk of haze, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts among member states to reduce impacts and manage potential environmental and health consequences. The warning is presented as a forecast-related risk assessment, with attention focused on the likelihood that hotter and drier conditions could intensify fire-related haze events.