El Niño Threatens Floods, Droughts in Vulnerable Communities
Summary
The rapidly strengthening El Niño weather system threatens to cause severe floods, disease outbreaks, and droughts in vulnerable communities across East Africa and Asia, including Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
Key Points
- El Niño is rapidly strengthening and could cause severe floods, disease outbreaks, and droughts in vulnerable communities in East Africa and Asia.
- Kenya, Uganda, Somalia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan are at highest risk according to the International Rescue Committee.
- There is an 81 percent chance El Niño will become one of the strongest since 1950, peaking between October and December.
- Vulnerable communities already facing crises are least able to cope with the anticipated shocks, urging preparedness measures.
