UN aid chief warns El Niño could overwhelm aid system
By The BriefBrief
The UN aid chief warned that the humanitarian system cannot cope alone with a powerful El Niño and urged preparations while there is still time. The World Meteorological Organization said extreme weather need not become a humanitarian emergency. The UN released $50 million for 11 frontline countries, including Chad and Somalia.
WHO:The UN aid chief and the World Meteorological Organization
WHAT:The UN aid chief warned that the humanitarian system cannot cope alone with a powerful El Niño, while the World Meteorological Organization said extreme weather need not become a humanitarian emergency.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 10:47 AM ET
WHERE:Location not specified
WHY:The warning and preparations concern the risk of extreme weather from a powerful El Niño becoming a humanitarian emergency.
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