Baba Vanga shared terrifying predictions for 2026 and two have already come true

Mystic Baba Vanga shared a number of horrifying predictions for 2026 prior to her death 30 years ago, and two have already come true.

It's safe to say the year so far has been eventful, with devastating earthquakes, deadly floods, political tensions, the World Cup, and record-breaking heatwaves - the human race has had a lot to contend with.

But one person claimed to have seen it coming, after previously predicting tragic events such as 9/11, the COVID pandemic, the 2004 tsunami, and more.

The blind mystic allegedly foresaw that 2026 would be plagued with environmental disasters and an artificial intelligence takeover - both of which we have seen on more than one occasion.

Environmental disasters

In March, a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, killing thousands and causing widespread destruction, with neighbouring Thailand also suffering damage.

Communities in Myanmar were devastated by the historic earthquake. (STR/AFP via Getty Images)

Europe has also battled an intense summer of extreme heat, with countries including Spain, Portugal, Greece and Italy experiencing record-breaking temperatures that fuelled destructive wildfires.

Torrential rainfall triggered catastrophic flash floods across parts of Asia, and the US has continued to grapple with severe storms.

AI takeover

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence has also fuelled growing concerns about the future of the workforce.

In recent months, a number of major companies have announced job cuts while citing AI as a key factor, noting that technology is developing in ways which allows them to automate tasks that were previously carried out by human employees, as per the Business Insider.

A number of companies have swapped human workers for robot workers in recent months. (Li He/VCG via Getty Images)

However, these are just two of the predictions Baba Vanga is said to have made for 2026, with several more yet to unfold.

Extraterrestrial Contact

Fortune tellers have long predicted that humans are set to make contact with alien life, but Baba Vanga suggested 2026 could be the breakthrough year - specifically in November.

She allegedly pictured a massive spaceship penetrating Earth's atmosphere - so keep your eyes on the skies when winter roles around.

International Warfare

Her most chilling forecast yet involves the beginning of a third world war.

Baba Vanga predicted tensions between the US and Russian presidents. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

According to interpretations, Baba Vanga foresaw China's seizure of Taiwan and a head-to-head clash between Russia and the US.

Putin's demise

Russia may also see the emergence of a new leader in 2026, according to the mystic.

And with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, it sparks questions about the future of the country if Vladimir Putin's long-standing regime crumbles.

Putin has served as president for a total of more than 18 years across two separate blocks, between 2000-2008 and 2012-present.