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Strong El Nio could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency says

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.

5 Aug 2026 1:55 pm