World: El Niño Deepens Across Asia Pacific, Highlighting Future Climate Risks and the Need for Greater Preparedness

Country: World Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Kuala Lumpur, 6 November 2026 – As world leaders gather at COP31 to address the growing humanitarian impacts of climate change, National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies across Asia Pacific are strengthening preparedness efforts as El Niño continues to drive drought, extreme heat, water shortages and other climate-related impacts across the region. What was once a forecasted threat is now an unfolding humanitarian challenge, with risks becoming increasingly clear and humanitarian consequences expected t