El Niño drought and frost trigger severe food shortages in Papua New Guinea

Oxfam predicts PNG will be worst-hit country in Pacific from the weather pattern, with up to 3 million people affected nationwide Families across Papua New Guinea’s Highlands are facing depleted harvests and the threat of hunger after the El Niño weather pattern brought frost and prolonged dry…

First covered Jun 24, 2026 · 8:54 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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47d Guardian Environment Papua New Guinea faces severe food shortages as El Niño brings frost and drought — Oxfam predicts PNG will be worst-hit country in Pacific from the weather pattern, with up to 3 million people affected nationwide Families across Papua New…

Appeared in: 2026-06-25 (#16)

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