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  1. Southern African countries are discussing agricultural policy, including shared best practices and calls for reduced reliance on food imports.
  2. El Niño is expected to trigger severe drought in Namibia, threatening livelihoods and agriculture in Botswana and South Africa.
  3. El Niño is causing below-average rainfall in South Africa, leading to drought conditions that are impacting maize production and food inflation.
  4. El Niño is causing delayed rainfall and higher temperatures in South Africa.

El Niño is associated with hotter and drier conditions in South Africa, which is being monitored by the South African Weather Service.

11 reports, 7 independent Updated Oct 19
Gone quiet Reached 2 outlets in its first 24 hours
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El Niño is associated with hotter and drier conditions in South Africa, which is being monitored by the South African Weather Service.

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South AfricaEl NiñoSouth African Weather Service

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  1. El Niño conditions are expected to persist in the Western Cape, raising concerns over water availability and heat stress.Sub-event
  2. WMO and SA Weather Service jointly predict a strong El Niño event.1 source
  3. IDC and SAWS data link El Niño drought concerns to South African economic data and Iran-related input costs.Sub-event
  4. SA Weather Service monitors El Niño's associated hotter and drier conditions in South Africa.1 source

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El Niño is causing delayed rainfall and higher temperatures in South Africa. All 2 developments

Within Southern African countries are discussing agricultural policy, including shared best practices and calls for reduced reliance on food imports.

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