UN: Due to El Niño, another 49 million people will face hunger by…

UN: Due to El Niño, another 49 million people will face hunger by the end of 2027.

Consensus

The El Niño phenomenon is expected to significantly increase global food insecurity by the end of 2027.
The number of people facing acute food shortages could rise by at least 49 million.
The most affected regions include Central America, southern and eastern Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
El Niño is expected to peak between September and December 2026 and continue affecting food security into 2027.
The World Food Programme (WFP) has activated early-response plans in several countries, including South Sudan, Chad, Mauritania, Uganda, Guatemala, and El Salvador.
Financial support has been provided through mechanisms such as disaster risk insurance, credit, and digital payments.

The WFP estimates the number of people facing acute food insecurity will rise from 225 million to 274 million in 45 vulnerable countries, a 22% increase. — vedomosti
The Guardian reports that El Niño could push approximately 50 million people to the brink of starvation by the end of next year. — interfax
The Guardian also states that hundreds of millions face hunger due to prolonged drought in parts of Africa and price pressure from the Iran conflict. — interfax
The WMO suggests a 80% probability that El Niño effects will last from June to August 2026. — interfax
The WFP report estimates an 81% probability of a particularly strong El Niño in 2026–2027. — vesti
The WFP has already activated early-response plans and allocated over $14 million to assist around 500,000 people. — vedomosti
El Niño typically lasts 9–12 months and occurs every 2–7 years. — interfax
El Niño influences weather patterns in Siberia and the Far East, according to a professor from RUDN University. — vesti