Record-Breaking El Niño Poses Severe Drought and Water Risks to South Africa

Climate experts warn that the strongest El Niño on record will trigger extreme heat and drought this summer, threatening rural farmers, maize harvests, and water infrastructure amid governance challenges.

26 Aug, 16:47 — 26 Aug, 16:47

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AFTER THE BELL: El Niño is now the strongest on record — a war room is needed

This ‘super‑duper El Niño’ will drive a scorching, drought‑hit summer for South Africa, putting rural subsistence farmers, maize harvests and water infrastructure at severe risk. And it will all be made worse by ongoing state failure.

By Ed Stoddard

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Record-Breaking El Niño Poses Severe Drought and Water Risks to South Africa

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AFTER THE BELL: El Niño is now the strongest on record — a war room is needed

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