Caribbean: 61% El Niño probability threatens crops

13/04/2026

NOAA estimates a 61% probability of El Niño developing by mid-2026. WMO warns a strong event would bring severe dry spells to Belize, Guyana, Suriname, Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago, threatening crops and water supplies in Caribbean nations already facing high imported food prices due to the Iran war.

(The Guardian 2026)

The Guardian. (2026, abril 13). El Niño explainer. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/13/el-nino-explainer

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Caribbean: 61% El Niño probability threatens crops

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