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Strong El Niño Threatens Pacific and Southeast Asian Economies Through 2027

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 23
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What happened

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The 2026 El Niño is projected to be the strongest recorded since 1950, with conditions expected to persist through March to May 2027. Below-normal rainfall has affected Papua New Guinea and Indonesia over the past six months, and drier conditions are likely to continue into April 2027. In contrast, wetter-than-normal conditions are expected in parts of the central equatorial Pacific, including Nauru and Kiribati.

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Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The prolonged dry conditions pose threats to water supplies, agriculture, and livelihoods across the western Pacific. Additionally, the climate event is expected to drive normal to above-normal tropical cyclone activity across the southwest Pacific between November 2026 and April 2027.

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Who's involved

  • Papua New GuineaPapua New Guinea is threatened by prolonged dry conditions and increased cyclone activity.
  • IndonesiaIndonesia is expected to face drier conditions and related threats to agriculture and water supplies.
  • KiribatiKiribati is expected to experience wetter-than-normal conditions in the central equatorial Pacific.
  • NauruNauru is expected to experience wetter-than-normal conditions in the central equatorial Pacific.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • Air CalédonieSpeculative

    Air Calédonie might face increased operational costs and flight risks due to rising tropical cyclone activity.

  • PNG PowerSpeculative

    PNG Power could see increased operational costs and risk to national infrastructure due to climate event impacts.

  • NauruSpeculative

    Nauru might see reduced tourism revenue and marine resource supply due to coral bleaching risks.

  • KiribatiSpeculative

    Kiribati might see reduced tourism revenue and marine resource supply due to coral bleaching risks.

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