From flooded homes to dying cattle, El Nino is wreaking havoc across continents, and food prices are expected to feel the impact, according to an AFP report published by Malay Mail on Wednesday (November 4).
What El Nino is doing
The report explained that although it is difficult to formally attribute any single event to El Nino, its effects are being felt around the world as the weather phenomenon warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. This brings worldwide changes in winds, pressure and rainfall patterns. An accompanying photograph showed a woman walking along a beach in Montevideo, Uruguay, as rain fell during a storm on November 1.
Impact on food and livelihoods
The headline points to flooding in some regions and livestock losses in others, with concerns that disrupted harvests and herds could push food prices higher. The excerpt I reviewed does not give country-by-country figures, so readers should consult the full report for specifics.
Relevance for Malaysia
Malaysia is also bracing for heavy monsoon rain, as shown by recent flash floods in the Klang Valley. Weather agencies typically warn that El Nino can bring drier-than-normal conditions to Southeast Asia, so households and businesses are advised to follow official forecasts and prepare for both flooding and possible dry spells.
Source: Malay Mail (AFP) - El Nino wreaks havoc across continents
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