The South African Weather Service warned of a powerful El Niño, leading to regional food insecurity, while the WFP noted funding collapse impacting aid in Zimbabwe. SADC met in Namibia to discuss the crisis.
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The South African Weather Service warned of a powerful El Niño, leading to regional food insecurity, while the WFP noted funding collapse impacting aid in Zimbabwe. SADC met in Namibia to discuss the crisis.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.WMO confirms El Niño will last into 2027, threatening harvests in Eswatini and regional rainfall.1 source
El Niño forecast drives regional food insecurity, WFP funding issues complicate aid, and SADC meets in Namibia.1 source
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The entities involved
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El Niño
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Southern Africa
southernmost region of Africa
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World Food Programme
United Nations branch related to food-assistance
Related events
- El Niño is expected to trigger severe drought in Namibia, threatening livelihoods and agriculture in Botswana and South Africa.
- Past El Niño drought concerns inform current policy in Zimbabwe.
- IDC and SAWS data link El Niño drought concerns to South African economic data and Iran-related input costs.
- WFP, UNICEF, OCHA, and the Government of Zimbabwe are responding to food insecurity and a declared national state of disaster.
- Southern Africa is experiencing contrasting climate effects, with La Niña improving water reserves while El Niño brings heat stress and drought.