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Madagascar: Southern Africa: 2026 El Niño Preparedness Alert (August 2026)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The effects are likely to be felt from July 2026 through March 2027.
A weather pattern is forecast to have a significant impact on certain regions. Exceptional strength is expected during a critical period. The effects are likely to be felt from July 2026 through March 2027.
Rainfall deficits are a major concern, with a high likelihood of being worse than any previous year since 1950. This will affect the upcoming rainy season, which is a crucial time for crops. Further information is available from ReliefWeb, including details on the affected countries and the expected timing of the weather pattern's peak.
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Category: disaster Published: August 28, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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