THREAT TIMELINE: ‘Godzilla’ El Niño: What it is, why it matters, and our complete coverage

El Niño is no longer a forecast, it’s here. As forecasters warn this could become a powerful “Godzilla El Niño” with major implications for southern Africa, Daily Maverick’s Ed Stoddard has tracked the story from the earliest warnings to its official arrival and what it could mean for South Africa’s weather, food security and economy. Here’s our essential coverage.