Strong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency says - Reuters
A UN agency warns strong El Niño conditions could push 49 million more people into acute hunger.
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“El Niño could push 50m people into acute hunger before end of next year”
El Niño could push 50m people into acute hunger before the end of next year.
Key points
- About 50 million people may face acute hunger by end of next year due to El Niño, WFP warns.
- El Niño could add over a fifth to 225 million already in acute food insecurity.
- Worst-affected regions include Central and South America, the Caribbean, and southern Africa.
- Strong El Niño may align with climate crisis to threaten hottest year on record.
- WFP budgets at least $80 million for anticipatory relief and early warning systems.
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“Strong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency says - Reuters”
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7 7 Strong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency says - Reuters
A UN agency warns strong El Niño conditions could push 49 million more people into acute hunger.