Record El Niño threatens to unleash floods across East Africa and Asia
- Posted on July 14, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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The strongest El Niño phenomenon in recent years is poised to trigger severe weather disruptions across East Africa and Asia, bringing catastrophic flooding risks to vulnerable regions. Meteorologists warn of intensified rainfall patterns that could affect millions of people, damage critical infrastructure, and disrupt agricultural production. Climate scientists emphasize the urgent need for disaster preparedness and early warning systems to mitigate potential humanitarian crises in these climatically sensitive areas.
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