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Record El Niño Could Cause Flooding and Hunger Across East Africa and Asia

14 Temmuz 2026Al Jazeera

Aid groups are sounding the alarm over a record-strength El Niño that is expected to bring severe flooding and exacerbate hunger across East Africa and parts of Asia, particularly from Somalia to Pakistan. The phenomenon, known for its climatic impacts, poses a significant threat to vulnerable populations already fa…
As weather patterns shift dramatically, the potential for widespread humanitarian crises looms.
El Niño is a climate pattern that occurs every few years, characterized by warmer ocean temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific. Its effects can disrupt weather patterns globally, leading to extreme weather events such as droughts and floods.
The anticipated effects of this record El Niño highlight the urgent need for preparedness and response strategies in affected regions. With climate change intensifying such weather events, the intersection of environmental and humanitarian issues becomes increasingly critical.

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