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El Niño is causing below-average rainfall in South Africa, leading to drought conditions that are impacting maize production and food inflation.
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Updated Sep 6
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What happened
El Niño is causing below-average rainfall in South Africa, leading to drought conditions that are impacting maize production and food inflation.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- El Niño is causing delayed rainfall and higher temperatures in South Africa.Sub-event
El Niño impacts South Africa's rainfall, leading to drought and affecting maize production.1 source
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The entities involved
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South Africa
country in southern Africa
Related events
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