Efforts are being made to prepare for and respond to the threat of El Niño. This phenomenon could lead to acute food insecurity for tens of millions of people. The effects of El Niño are already being felt among the most vulnerable populations.

An agency is intensifying its preparation and response efforts to mitigate the impact. Further details on the preparations and potential effects of El Niño are available from the World Food Programme, which is working to address the issue in several countries, including Chad, El Salvador, and Somalia.