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  1. El Nino is threatening global agricultural supply chains.
  2. El Nino is causing intense heat waves and drought globally, threatening Hawaii and Australia, while potentially benefiting the Middle East.

El Nino Drives Drought in Indonesia and Disrupts Indian Monsoon

15 reports, 9 independent Updated Sep 22
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What happened

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A record-breaking El Nino is causing severe weather impacts globally, including drought in Indonesia and the disruption of monsoons in India. In India, the largest private weather forecasting agency slashed its 2026 rainfall forecast, giving a 70% probability of a nationwide drought. In Indonesia, prolonged drought has lowered the water level of Karian Dam in Banten Province.

From hurriyetdailynews.com, moneylife.in

Why it matters

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The intensifying El Nino is expected to jeopardize food security worldwide, with projections suggesting it could push at least 49 million more people into acute food insecurity by the end of 2027. For India, the monsoon shortfall is already visible in dry fields and delayed sowings, posing a significant economic alarm bell for the nation's agriculture.

El Nino is currently causing intense heat waves and drought globally, threatening Hawaii and Australia, while potentially benefiting the Middle East and threatening global agricultural supply chains.

From hurriyetdailynews.com, moneylife.in

Who's involved

  • IndonesiaIsland country experiencing severe drought and lowered water levels in its dams.
  • El NinoClimate phenomenon driving global weather extremes, drought, and altered weather patterns.
  • IndiaNation facing a high probability of nationwide drought and rising health risks due to altered weather.
  • Indian OceanOcean whose climate conditions are vital to Indian agriculture and regional weather patterns.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • IndiaSpeculative

    India might face increased costs and reduced revenue in its agricultural sector due to the monsoon shortfall and intense heat waves.

  • HawaiiSpeculative

    Hawaii could face increased costs related to weather and heat patterns driven by El Nino.

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How it developed

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  1. El Niño is causing severe weather impacts globally, leading to drought in Indonesia and expected impacts in Central America.1 source
  2. El Nino pattern is affecting India's weather system.1 source
  3. Hotter, drier weather brought to the Indian Ocean due to El Nino.1 source
  4. Weakened summer monsoons due to El Nino increase agricultural drought risk in South Asia.1 source
  5. Climate phenomenon drives resource management needs, prompting government operations in Aceh province.Sub-event
  6. El Nino causes drought in Indonesia and disrupts monsoons in India, alongside impacts in Australia.1 source
  7. El Nino increases danger for Hawaii and causes heat waves in India, prompting urgent warnings.1 source
  8. El Nino pattern is expected to impact weather and disease transmission in India.1 source

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