00:00The World Food Programme is warning that a powerful El Nino weather pattern could push nearly 49 million more people
00:08into acute hunger by the end of next year, bringing the global total to 274 million.
00:14Scientists say there's an 81% chance of an exceptionally strong El Nino, with Pacific Ocean temperatures reaching levels not
00:23seen in decades.
00:24The climate phenomenon is expected to trigger droughts, floods and erratic rainfall, threatening crops and food production across some of
00:33the world's most vulnerable regions.
00:35Central America and Southern Africa are expected to be hit hardest, with sharp increases and severe food insecurity as millions
00:43more struggle to access enough food.
00:45The WFP also warns that conflict in the Middle East, combined with weather-related crop failures, could drive food prices
00:53even higher, placing additional pressure on vulnerable families.
00:58Adding to the challenge, cuts in international funding have weakened food security monitoring, making it harder to detect emerging crises
01:06before they spiral.
01:07The agency is expanding early assistance programmes in 18 countries.
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