Worsening El Niño may bring drought to Asia and threaten food security
Experts cited by Phys.org say signs point toward a potentially record-breaking El Niño this year. The climate pattern may cause severe drought in Asia and other extreme weather around the world, with possible consequences for food security affecting millions of people and potentially contributing to higher global food prices.
Experts cited by Phys.org said signs point toward a record-breaking El Niño this year.
The weather pattern may cause severe drought in Asia and other extreme weather across the world, according to the report. Those conditions could threaten food security for millions of people and potentially raise food prices globally.
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What conditions would determine whether the anticipated El Niño becomes record-breaking?
Which communities and food systems in Asia would face the greatest exposure to drought?
How much of any future increase in food prices could be attributed to El Niño-related weather?
What measures are available to reduce risks to food security before the weather pattern intensifies?
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