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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.

SourcesThe Guardian08:00 UTCReuters08:03 UTCSave

Key points

From The Guardian’s report
  • 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.

Why it matters. Climate anomalies may worsen food insecurity and shortages among vulnerable populations worldwide.

What to watch. The agency urges early action to reduce hunger risks as El Niño’s effects develop.

Coverage

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“El Niño could push 50m people into acute hunger before end of next year”

Key points from The Guardian
  • 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.
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian“El Niño could push 50m people into acute hunger before end of next year”
Key points from The Guardian
  • 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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