UN warns El Niño could push 50M into acute hunger by end of 2024

Climate forecasters project that the developing El Niño system will exacerbate food insecurity across 45 countries already experiencing severe drought and hunger pressures.

First covered Aug 5, 2026 · 1:00 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

UN warns El Niño could push 50M into acute hunger by end of 2024 — Image via theguardian.com

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52d Guardian Environment El Niño could push 50m people into acute hunger before end of next year — UN forecasters warn of worsening conditions in 45 countries currently experiencing severe food insecurity About 50 million people are likely to be pushed into…

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Bluesky: @fionaharvey.bsky.social Fiona Harvey · 52d ago · 9 ♥ www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Appeared in: 2026-08-06 (#15)

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