El Niño cycle increases drought risk across Southern Africa, Sahel, Central America, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean, pressuring global food prices.
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Updated sep 17
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El Niño cycle increases drought risk across Southern Africa, Sahel, Central America, Southeast Asia, and the Caribbean, pressuring global food prices.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- El Niño conditions are impacting maize seasons in Southern Africa and posing crop yield risks to Central America.Sub-event
- El Niño is expected to bring drier conditions to Central America and Southern Africa, prompting a joint warning from FAO and WFP. Kenya has appointed Kithure Kindiki to lead a special Cabinet committee on the matter.Sub-event
Global food prices are under pressure due to El Niño-driven droughts in vulnerable regions.1 source
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The entities involved
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El Niño
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Southern Africa
southernmost region of Africa
- Southern African leaders are grappling with regional challenges, including the SADC summit in Durban, political instability in member states, and regional crises.
- Romy Parker is working to improve pain management across Southern Africa, serving on the council of the International Association for the Study of Pain.
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Central America
subregion of the Americas
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Southeast Asia
south-eastern region of Asia
Related events
- Climate risk assessment shows drought risk affecting agricultural value chains across Africa due to El Niño.
- El Niño conditions are causing increased risks of droughts and floods in high-risk countries across Africa and Latin America.
- El Niño is expected to trigger severe drought in Namibia, threatening livelihoods and agriculture in Botswana and South Africa.
- El Niño is causing droughts and water shortages in the North Fly District, affecting water and health sectors.
- Severe droughts linked to El Niño threaten agriculture in Raichur.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- bizcommunity.com
- tribune.com.pkAfrica facing $10-$20 billion economic hit from 'super' El Niño, AfDB climate chief warns | The Express Tribune
- news.tuoitre.vn