El Nino weather pattern threatens Southeast Asian food security and political stability
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Southeast Asian governments, World Meteorological Organization
Southeast Asia
August to November 2026
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Read our editorial policy- Earlier version 26/15/2026, 5:00:36 PM
Extreme El Nino conditions expected from August to November 2026 threaten rice and palm oil production. Rising food and fuel costs, exacerbated by the Iran war, are increasing the risk of civil unrest in the region.
- Earlier version 16/15/2026, 3:10:28 PM
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