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What is 'acute hunger'?
Acute hunger, or acute food insecurity, means a person doesn't have enough food right now to meet their basic needs, putting their life or livelihood at risk. It's often caused by sudden shocks like extreme weather, economic crises, or conflict. The story warns El Niño could push 50 million more people into this dire situation.
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