The Guardian21 Jun 2026Market
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The Famine Early Warning Systems Network this month projected that 115–125 million people will need urgent food assistance by December, with famine risks identified in Sudan, South Sudan and Somalia. The assessment follows NOAA’s confirmation on 11 June that El Niño conditions had formed in the Pacific—carrying a 63% chance of reaching “very strong” status—and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s declaration on 16 June that the event was underway.
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The assessment follows NOAA’s confirmation on 11 June that El Niño conditions had formed in the Pacific—carrying a 63% chance of reaching “very strong” status—and the Australian Bureau of Meteorology’s declaration on 16 June that the event was underway.
