Theguardian iconTheguardianJun 25, 2026

Papua New Guinea at risk of food shortages as El Niño brings frost and drought

The effects of El Niño emerged in recent weeks, bringing drought conditions, falling water levels and frost that are threatening food security in some of the country's most agriculturally productive regions.

Papua New Guinea at risk of food shortages as El Niño brings frost and drought

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The effects of El Niño emerged in recent weeks, bringing drought conditions, falling water levels and frost that are threatening food security in some of the country's most agriculturally productive regions.

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The effects of El Niño emerged in recent weeks, bringing drought conditions, falling water levels and frost that are threatening food security in some of the country's most agriculturally productive regions.

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