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  1. El Niño threatens food security and infrastructure in Latin America and Africa.
  2. El Niño conditions are increasing droughts and floods across various regions, including Africa and Latin America.

Strong El Niño Forecasted, Threatening Food Security in Africa and Latin America

24 reports, 12 independent Updated Sep 8
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What happened

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NOAA forecasts a greater than 90% chance of El Niño becoming a very strong event during the Northern Hemisphere autumn and winter of 2026/27, with a 69% probability of exceeding 1950 strength between October and December. The World Meteorological Organisation expects this strong event to last until February 2027.

From cajnewsafrica.com, thejournal.ie

Why it matters

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The event is expected to deliver a massive blow to communities and economies globally. The World Food Programme warned that 50 million people could be pushed into acute hunger before the end of next year, adding to existing food insecurity.

El Niño conditions are increasing droughts and floods across various regions, including Africa and Latin America, threatening food security and infrastructure.

From thejournal.ie, aol.co.uk

Who's involved

  • El NiñoThe climate pattern driving extreme weather events across the globe.
  • NOAAMonitors and forecasts the development and impacts of the El Niño climate pattern.
  • World Food ProgrammeA United Nations branch warning of widespread crisis and appealing for mitigation funding.
  • AfricaContinent facing varied risks, including extreme heat and flooding.
  • Latin AmericaRegion of the Americas expected to face droughts and floods.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • World Food ProgrammeSpeculative

    The World Food Programme could see increased demand for funding to mitigate the widespread crisis.

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How it developed

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  1. El Niño is causing global floods, droughts, and crop losses, with past impacts noted in Mexico and Bolivia.Sub-event
  2. El Niño poses high flood risk to Peru, prompting UNICEF to issue risk assessments for vulnerable populations.Sub-event
  3. Climate risk assessment shows drought risk affecting agricultural value chains across Africa due to El Niño.Sub-event
  4. El Niño threatens children's health and education in food insecure regions of Africa.1 source
  5. Somalia and Ethiopia face an enhanced risk of rainfall due to the ongoing El Niño phenomenon.Sub-event
  6. Colombia and Haiti face climate risks from El Niño, while Cameroon and Ethiopia are also mentioned in the context of climate risks.Sub-event
  7. El Niño conditions are causing drought and floods in various countries.1 source
  8. El Niño increases risks of droughts and floods in vulnerable countries across Africa and Latin America.1 source

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