A powerful El Nino may push nearly 49 million more people into food insecurity. This event carries an 81% chance of being very strong, impacting vulnerable regions. Central America and Southern Africa face the most severe increases in food insecurity. Global food markets are strong, but conflict and crop losses could raise prices. Reduced funding hampers monitoring efforts, making crisis identification more difficult.

The World Food Programme is warning that a powerful El Niño weather pattern could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger by the end of next year, bringing the global…

UN forecasters warn of worsening conditions in 45 countries currently experiencing severe food insecurity