Asia's Food Supply Threatened by Arrival of 'Super' El Niño
In the mist-wrapped hills of northern Thailand, where cacao trees erupt from the rich, nutrient-dense soil, three little words are spreading fear through a community of farmers. “There is no way to know for certain,” Koranut Rattanayanyong told This Week in Asia. “But it could be a total wipeout.” The weather event Koranut is dreading? A “super” El Nino. Earlier this month, the climate phenomenon officially started to form over the Pacific, with a bloom of ocean heat running
The arrival of a 'super' El Niño phenomenon is causing widespread fear among farmers in Asia, particularly in regions like northern Thailand. Farmers like Koranut Rattanayanyong are concerned about potential crop devastation, with fears of a 'total wipeout.' The climate event, officially forming over the Pacific, is characterized by a significant bloom of ocean heat. This poses a substantial threat to agricultural output across the continent, potentially leading to food shortages and economic instability. The unpredictable nature of El Niño events exacerbates these concerns, leaving communities vulnerable to its impacts.
The impending 'super' El Niño poses a significant threat to food security across Asia, potentially causing widespread agricultural losses and economic disruption.
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