Disaster● ElevatedAug 7 · Aug 7, 2026, 9:45 PM
Strong El Niño may push 49 million more into hunger , WFP warns
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from arabherald.com · Syria
The World Food Programme warns that a strong El Niño weather pattern could increase the number of people facing hunger by 49 million. This highlights a significant potential humanitarian crisis.
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