El Niño has started. Preparations must too
The article discusses the impending arrival of El Niño and the need for preparations to mitigate its severe effects on climate, food supplies, and disease outbreaks in various regions of the world.
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Posted 8/24/2023, 12:47:07 PM
economist.com
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Reduced rainfall and extreme temperatures caused by the El Niño weather event and climate change are predicted to damage Thailand's economy, increase poverty, and impact the country's agricultural competitiveness.
El Niño is emerging as a major economic and political risk in India, with below-normal rainfall and the potential for intensifying dry conditions, which could impact crop yields and exacerbate food inflation ahead of the 2024 national elections.
The rapidly forming El Niño conditions in the Pacific Ocean increase the likelihood of a strong episode this winter, which would raise temperatures and reduce gas consumption in the United States.