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Governor warns of worsening El Niño, predicting severe drought and food shortages

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 1
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What happened

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East Sepik Governor Allan Bird warned that El Niño conditions are worsening and that the disaster is expected to peak within the next 30 days. Bird stated that funding for the El Niño response should have been released in June, but delays prevented communities from preparing for the drought. Food crops in the provinces are already failing.

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Why it matters

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The worsening conditions have led to crop failure in the provinces, and Bird stated that the government may not have enough money to buy food or water for 12 million people. He emphasized that the window to prepare for the event has been missed, turning the situation into an emergency.

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Who's involved

  • Allan BirdGovernor of East Sepik Province, warning about the drought and funding delays.
  • governmentThe governing body responsible for releasing El Niño response funds.
  • East Sepik ProvinceThe province where food crops are failing due to worsening drought conditions.
  • Papua New GuineaThe country facing severe drought and potential national food shortages.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • governmentSpeculative

    The government might face increased costs for emergency food and water supplies for millions of people.

  • East Sepik ProvinceSpeculative

    The province might see a sharp decrease in agricultural revenue and increased costs for emergency aid.

  • Papua New GuineaSpeculative

    The country might require massive emergency funding to address the national food and water crisis.

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