Strong El Nino may push 49 mn into acute hunger: Key Highlights | TheBriefWire
Strong El Nino may push 49 mn into acute hunger
Published 5 August 2026 ยท world
Synopsis A powerful El Nino may push nearly 49 million more people into food insecurity. This event carries an 81% chance of being very strong
Synopsis A powerful El Nino may push nearly 49 million more people into food insecurity. This event carries an 81% chance of being very strong, impacting vulnerable regions.
Central America and Southern Africa face the most severe increases in food insecurity. Global food markets are strong, but conflict and crop losses could raise
prices. Reduced funding hampers monitoring efforts, making crisis identification more difficult.