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Act before El Niño: Expert worries about deepening hunger in East and South Africa

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Briefings

Climate experts warn that an El Niño event is highly likely to intensify, potentially causing severe food insecurity in East and South Africa. While regional forecasts predict heavy rains in Ethiopia and Somalia, aid organizations report worsening malnutrition in Madagascar due to prior harvest failures and funding cuts. The World Meteorological Organization projects a 90% chance of El Niño continuing through 2027, with peak activity expected in December 2026.

Key points

• The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) projects a 90% probability that El Niño will continue through February 2027, with peak activity expected in December 2026.
• Action Against Hunger reports that families in southern Madagascar are facing food shortages earlier than usual due to prior poor harvests and reduced aid access.

Context and limitations

The article relies on WMO and regional forecasts rather than specific 2026 data. Coverage is limited to East and South Africa, Ethiopia, Somalia, and Madagascar, with no details on specific health outcomes or economic impacts.

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