Food insecurity is rising due to the confluence of El Niño, agricultural threats in India, and disruptions caused by wildfires in Indonesia and the war in Iran.
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Updated oct 7
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Food insecurity is rising due to the confluence of El Niño, agricultural threats in India, and disruptions caused by wildfires in Indonesia and the war in Iran.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Saiful predicts El Niño will be the strongest in 150 years, shifting warm water towards Indonesia and affecting Bangladesh's climate.Sub-event
El Niño, Indonesian fires, and the Iran war are creating a complex regional food supply crisis.1 source
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Bangladesh
country in South Asia
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El Niño
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Indonesia
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania
Related events
- IMD reports rainfall deficit in India as climate phenomenon alters weather patterns, alongside ongoing US-Iran war disruptions.
- Fires caused by El Nino are affecting millions across Southeast Asia, leading to prolonged drought and fire risk.
- Industry groups highlight rising food and energy costs due to El Niño and conflict in Iran, exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis.
- The Reserve Bank of India's actions, including rate cuts, are being influenced by global economic pressures stemming from the West Asia conflict and the potential impacts of El Niño on agriculture.
- Climate disasters are impacting the regional environment of South Asia, prompting calls for shared risk management and bilateral cooperation involving Nepal and Bangladesh.