■ 1997 - 98: In spite of the first largely successful regional forecasts of flooding and droughts for an El Niño, about 2,100 lives were lost, and damages amounting to $33 billion were incurred worldwide.
■ 1997 - 98: Sekalipun untuk pertama kalinya banjir dan musim kemarau akibat El Niño berhasil diprakirakan secara regional, kira - kira 2.100 jiwa melayang, dan kerugian mencapai 33 miliar dolar di seluas dunia.