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Scientists warn record El Nino endangers Asian food supply.

6/16/2026

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Scientists warn the emerging El Nino could become one of the strongest in seven decades, threatening Asian food supplies.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology said an El Nino has been underway since June 16 2026.
About half of climate models project a peak at levels among the highest observed since 1950.
Forecasters expect excessive rains in the Americas and hot, dry conditions in Asia that are already disrupting crop planting.

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Scientists warn the emerging El Nino could become one of the strongest in seven decades, threatening Asian food supplies.
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology said an El Nino has been underway since June 16 2026.
About half of climate models project a peak at levels among the highest observed since 1950.
Forecasters expect excessive rains in the Americas and hot, dry conditions in Asia that are already disrupting crop planting.