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World Food Programme ramps up preparedness and response plans as El Niño threatens to push tens of millions into acute hunger
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk World Food Programme , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The effects of El Niño are anticipated to be felt throughout 2027, due to its impact on future harvest cycles.
In our area and worldwide, the World Food Programme is taking steps to prepare for and respond to the potential impacts of El Niño. This climate phenomenon is expected to bring severe floods and droughts, which can quickly push communities into crisis. The effects of El Niño are anticipated to be felt throughout 2027, due to its impact on future harvest cycles.
The World Food Programme is already working in several countries to prepare for the potential consequences of El Niño. Further details on the World Food Programme's efforts and the potential impacts of El Niño are available from ReliefWeb.
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Category: disaster Published: August 5, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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