A strong El Niño event has formed, with some reports suggesting it could be one of the strongest on record. The event is expected to bring significant rainfall to various regions, although its impact is not uniform, with some areas potentially receiving months' worth of rain in a short period. The effects of El Niño on specific locations, such as Mumbai, are still unclear, with some reports indicating record rainfall and others suggesting that the rain defies the typical El Niño trend.