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'Super El Nino' raises fears for Asia reeling from Middle East conflict
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Asia faces potential economic and agricultural challenges from strong El Niño conditions expected to develop in mid-2023, compounding existing difficulties from Middle East conflicts. The phenomenon could increase energy demand, reduce hydropower output, and harm crop yields across the region.
'Super El Nino' raises fears for Asia reeling from Middle East conflict
Already reeling from the effects of conflict in the Middle East, Asia is now facing the prospect of strong El Nino conditions that could spike energy demand, sap hydropower, and damage crops.
El Nino is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that brings worldwide changes in winds, air pressure, and rainfall patterns.
Last week, the United Nations’ weather and climate agency said El Nino conditions could develop as soon as May to July.
The World Meteorological Organization, meanwhile, said earl
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