WorldAfrican Union calls for El Niño preparedness across Africa

The African Union is urging member states to strengthen preparations and early-warning systems as forecasts indicate El Niño will intensify from August. Experts expect heavier-than-usual rain in East Africa from August to November and severe drought in Southern Africa from November through January, threatening populations already vulnerable to floods and drought.

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