El Niño threatens droughts and floods across the Pacific

New Zealand

First seen: Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTCUpdated: Sep 2, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Forecast concerns linked to El Niño indicate heightened risks of drought and flooding across Pacific communities. The reports describe a broader regional polycrisis involving climate and disaster vulnerability.

SO WHAT?

Widespread drought and flooding could disrupt food security, water supplies and livelihoods across multiple Pacific countries.

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Reports behind this event

el-balad.comen

Andrew Leising Says Pacific Marine Heatwave And El Niño Will Raise US Flood Risk

Sep 2, 2026, 12:32 PM UTC

straitstimes.comen

Outrage against political elites as floods rage in the Philippines

Sep 2, 2026, 10:16 AM UTC

livenews.co.nzen

Polycrisis in the Pacific as El Niño threatens droughts and floods – ChildFund NZ – LiveNews.co.nz

Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC

pacific.scoop.co.nzen

Pacific.scoop.co.nz » Polycrisis In The Pacific As El Niño Threatens Droughts And Floods

Sep 2, 2026, 2:16 AM UTC