Drought in Papua New Guinea disrupts power and food supplies for millions

An El Niño-driven drought affecting up to 8 million people across Papua New Guinea has triggered cascading failures in electricity generation, water access, and agricultural production, prompting a coalition of civic and business groups to

First covered Oct 29, 2026 · 6:45 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Drought in Papua New Guinea disrupts power and food supplies for millions — Image via theguardian.com

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12d Guardian Environment El Niño-driven drought in Papua New Guinea a ‘national crisis’ as rivers dry up and local farms fail — As many as 8 million people have been affected by food shortages, electricity blackouts and health clinic closures Extreme drought driven by an historic El…

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