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The 2023-2024 El Niño episode has officially ended with return to neutral conditions, but the consequences will continue to impact people around the globe for the next months. The humanitarian situation in Southern Africa is extremely concerning, with reports of deteriorating food security and increasing malnutrition levels in several countries. We are working collectively to keep raising awareness and mobilize urgent support, while looking at strengthening climate resilience in the region.
Meanwhile, the likelihood of a transition to La Niña strengthens, bringing potential extreme weather and an above-normal hurricane season in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. Hurricane Beryl already wreaked havoc the Caribbean on July 1, becoming the earliest Category 5 storm ever recorded, opening what could be one of the worst hurricane seasons in recent history.
In this context, it is urgent to scale up disaster risk and preparedness planning, including anticipatory action, and lay strong foundations for improved climate resilience. We can’t say we haven’t been warned.