South Africa, Mozambique face prolonged dry spells due to El Niño
Drier conditions and an increased risk of drought across the southern part of the region, particularly in South Africa and southern and central Mozambique, are expected to persist due to the weather pattern known as El Niño.
South Africa’s Cabinet has received a report on the potential impact of El Niño and is considering measures to mitigate the associated risks.“However, if the El Niño conditions materialise, it would have severe consequences for the agricultural sector in terms of drought preparedness and food production, which will impact food security.
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