El Niño, a significant climatic phenomenon resulting from changes in Pacific Ocean winds and temperatures, is currently forming and could be among the strongest recorded. Historically, El Niño events have triggered severe weather patterns, droughts, and even famines, impacting societies profoundly. For instance, the 1877-1878 famine linked to El Niño resulted in millions of deaths and highlighted inequalities between nations. Presently, researchers are monitoring this developing El Niño, warning that its intensity could lead to heightened global instability. Although modern technology, such as oceanic gauges and early warning systems, has improved resilience, vulnerabilities remain. Fertilizer shortages, exacerbated by geopolitical tensions, and rising energy costs due to conflicts in Ukraine and Iran are straining agricultural productivity and national budgets. Furthermore, cuts in foreign aid to poorer nations have weakened safety nets, making them more susceptible to the pressures of a strong El Niño. While large-scale famine is not predicted, the potential for significant disruptions looms, reminding us of the historical impacts of this natural phenomenon.