Global Food Security at Risk: 'Super El Niño' Threatens Millions with Acute Hunger

Humanitarian agencies warn that the historic climate phenomenon could push 50 million people into food insecurity by the end of next year.

A historic 'Super El Niño' is currently reshaping global weather patterns, with humanitarian organizations warning that the phenomenon could push up to 50 million people into acute hunger before the end of next year. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has officially ramped up its preparedness and response plans, citing the convergence of extreme weather and pre-existing food insecurity. Experts describe the current event as one of the strongest on record, noting that its influence extends far beyond the Pacific Ocean. While meteorologists are analyzing how the Pacific oscillatio…