El Nino Watch: the impacts around the world this week
AI summary
An exceptionally strong El Nino is driving global weather disruptions, with experts predicting 2026 will be the second-hottest year on record. The phenomenon has triggered emergency declarations in Peru and Bolivia due to severe flooding, while drought conditions threaten agricultural stability and food security across Asia.
Key takeaways
- The EU's climate monitor predicts 2026 will be the second-hottest year on record due to El Nino.
- Peru declared a state of emergency as El Nino-linked flooding threatens nearly a third of its population.
- The Philippines allocated over $980 million to mitigate El Nino's impact on its critical agriculture sector.
- Food security risks are rising as El Nino weather patterns combine with price shocks from the Iran war.
Read the original at The Hindu
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