El Niño-driven drought in Papua New Guinea a ‘national crisis’ as rivers dry up and local farms fail
The Guardian
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As many as 8 million people have been affected by food shortages, electricity blackouts and health clinic closuresExtreme drought driven by an historic El Niño is affecting as many as 8 million people in Papua New Guinea, causing a cascade of issues from shortages of food and water, to electricity scarcity and schooling disruption.An influential coalition that includes churches, trade unions and business groups has s…
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