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El Nino Drought Fuels Malnutrition in Zimbabwe Children, Pregnant Women

6/2/2026

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Zimbabwe Battles Drought

Zimbabwe faces an El Nino drought that worsens malnutrition among children under five, pregnant and lactating women, adolescents.
The World Meteorological Organization says El Nino is a Pacific warming lasting nine to twelve months.
The WMO forecasts above-average global temperatures June-August and expects El Nino to last until November.
WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo warned the event could heighten drought, heavy rain, heat-wave risk, raise disease and food-water insecurity in the 2024 hottest year.

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WMO Predicts El-Niño

The WMO predicts an 80% chance El Niño will start June-August 2026.
It also sees a 90% chance it will last through November 2026.
Scientists warn an El Niño could make 2027 the hottest year on record.
The WMO expects more rain in South America and Central Asia.
It also forecasts drier conditions in Australia and Indonesia, weaker Horn of Africa rains, and more Pacific hurricanes but fewer Atlantic storms.

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Zimbabwe Battles Drought

Zimbabwe faces an El Nino drought that worsens malnutrition among children under five, pregnant and lactating women, adolescents.
The World Meteorological Organization says El Nino is a Pacific warming lasting nine to twelve months.
The WMO forecasts above-average global temperatures June-August and expects El Nino to last until November.
WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo warned the event could heighten drought, heavy rain, heat-wave risk, raise disease and food-water insecurity in the 2024 hottest year.

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