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Who monitors El Niño?

Organisations like the United Nations and its agencies, such as the World Food Programme, play a crucial role in monitoring El Niño and its potential impacts. They gather data, issue warnings, and coordinate international responses to help countries prepare for and mitigate the effects, especially concerning humanitarian crises like food shortages.

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