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This El Niño will bring predictable disasters, so why aren’t we ready?

Wednesday 14 October18:00 · 1h agoAI summary
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Forecasters say a strong El Niño is likely to bring floods, droughts, cyclones and wildfires, but many governments are still not spending enough to prepare.

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01Summary

  1. 01The story says this El Niño is expected to trigger floods, droughts, cyclones and wildfires.
  2. 02It says some governments are not putting in the resources needed to prepare for the disasters.
  3. 03The piece argues the risks are predictable, yet planning and spending are lagging behind.
  4. 04No dates, countries or specific response measures are given in the text provided.

02Why it matters

El Niño can affect food supplies, homes, infrastructure and public safety across wide areas. The lack of preparation could make already foreseeable weather shocks more damaging for people and governments.

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