El Niño-induced drought severely impacts agriculture and famine risk in Sudan
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- Developments
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- Repetition
- 75%
New informationRepeats or wire copies
What happened
El Niño is bringing higher temperatures and drought to Sudan, compounding dire agricultural conditions. Rainfall during the peak rainy season (July to September) was the lowest in over three decades across the country. In North Kordofan state, rainfall was the lowest since 1990, hurting crops and livestock in the southern region where rain-fed agriculture produces much of Sudan’s food.
Why it matters
The parched conditions are compounding the hunger crisis in Sudan, particularly in areas affected by conflict. The low harvest expectations, such as one large-scale farmer anticipating a quarter of last year’s yield, increase the risk of famine. This agricultural failure has regional implications for food security and price volatility across the continent.
El Niño is affecting agricultural production across the region involving Uganda, Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia.
Who's involved
- SudanThe country facing drought, conflict, and growing famine risk.
- North KordofanThe state within Sudan experiencing record low rainfall and crop damage.
- United NationsThe global organization monitoring the growing risk of famine.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- United NationsSpeculative
The United Nations might face increased funding demands due to the famine crisis.
- World Food ProgrammeSpeculative
The World Food Programme could see an increased operational scope and funding demand due to the famine risk.
- AfricaSpeculative
Africa could experience increased food price volatility due to regional instability.
- East AfricaSpeculative
East Africa might face increased food price volatility due to regional instability.
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The entities involved
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Sudan
country in Northeast Africa
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North Kordofan
state of Sudan