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El Niño Is Back. And Worse Than Ever.

Source: The New York Times Published Wed, 19 Aug 2026 10:00:15 +0000
El Niño Is Back. And Worse Than Ever.

Why This Matters

Key context: Rocks exposed at the bottom of a river in Tangerang, Indonesia, last month. Falling water levels in the region are due in part to El Niño, which has brought a prolonged dry season and led to extreme drought, threatening food security in parts of Indonesia. This development from The New York Times highlights ongoing changes in the sector.

Rocks exposed at the bottom of a river in Tangerang, Indonesia, last month. Falling water levels in the region are due in part to El Niño, which has brought a prolonged dry season and led to extreme drought, threatening food security in parts of Indonesia.

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