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Papua New Guinea Struggles with El Niño-Induced Food Shortages
El Niño weather pattern has caused severe frost and drought in Papua New Guinea, leading to food shortages that could affect up to 3 million people. Oxfam predicts the country will be among the worst hit in the Pacific.
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The Guardian
Oxfam predicts PNG will be worst-hit country in Pacific from the weather pattern, with up to 3 million people affected nationwideFamilies across Papua New Guinea’s Highlands are facing depleted harvests and the threat of hunger after the El Niño weather pattern brought frost and prolonged
2026-06-25 03:54 UTC