Event Brief
WFP warns El Niño could push 49 million more into hunger
Filed: Aug 06, 2026 at 2:09 AM ET
Summary: WFP says strengthening El Niño will push nearly 50 million more people into acute hunger in highly vulnerable communities.
WHO: UN World Food Programme (WFP)
WHAT: WFP warned that strengthening El Niño will increase acute hunger for nearly 50 million more people.
WHEN: Aug 06, 2026 at 1:16 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The strengthening El Niño weather phenomenon is expected to worsen conditions for highly vulnerable communities.
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