Children at Risk in Nearly a Hundred Countries Due to Super El Nino
The global Super El Nino event leaves millions of children facing the dangers of drought and floods.
According to UNICEF data, more than 347 million children across nearly 100 countries will face extreme drought or rainfall conditions due to the Super El Nino event expected to take effect in the final quarter of 2026.
Risks Expected on a Global Scale
According to data shared by UNICEF, unusually dry or wet conditions are projected in near-surface regions between October and December 2026.
Expected to be one of the strongest events in history, this process contains elements that directly threaten the lives and health of children worldwide.
Weather Differences by Region
The risk of drought and water scarcity is increasing in countries such as Colombia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines.
In contrast, the Greater Horn of Africa region is struggling with above-normal rainfall, flash floods, and waterborne diseases associated with them.
Measures Taken in Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, where El Nino conditions have been experienced since mid-2026, it was announced that 1.2 million people are in urgent need of food assistance.
Within this scope, the country's government established a special task force and approved an additional budget totaling $112 million to try and intervene in the process.
Calls from International Organizations
The World Food Programme emphasized that social protection systems must be urgently strengthened to mitigate the social and economic impacts of the climate crisis.
Officials state that global solidarity and early warning systems are of critical importance against the devastating impacts brought by extreme weather events.