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What is El Niño?
El Niño is a natural climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean that warms surface waters, impacting weather globally. It can lead to more extreme weather events like droughts and floods in different regions, which in turn affect agriculture and food supplies. This story highlights how a strong El Niño can worsen food insecurity for millions.
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El Niño could push 50 million more people into acute hunger by 2027This explainer came from a news story
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