Strong El Niño could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency says - Reuters
First reportThe Guardian · 5 Aug, 08:00Z
Latest reportReuters · 5 Aug, 08:03Z
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Why it matters
What
A UN agency warns strong El Niño conditions could push 49 million more people into acute hunger.
Why
Climate anomalies may worsen food insecurity and shortages among vulnerable populations worldwide.
Watch
The agency urges early action to reduce hunger risks as El Niño’s effects develop.
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Summary
- 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.