El Niño drought in Papua New Guinea called a 'national crisis'

A severe drought linked to El Niño is reported to have dried up rivers and failed local farms in Papua New Guinea. The Guardian reports as many as 8 million people are affected by food shortages, blackouts and clinic closures.

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1. 30 Oct, 01:45 UTCGuardian reports drought as national crisis

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• El Niño-driven drought in Papua New Guinea a ‘national crisis’ as rivers dry up and local farms failThe Guardian