Asia Risks Unrest as El Niño, War Threaten Food Supplies, Consultancy Says

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A consultancy warns that severe weather disruptions caused by El Niño and ongoing conflicts may heighten food security risks across Asia, particularly in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines, risking civil unrest and political instability. These factors collectively threaten agricultural outputs and stability in vulnerable regions.

Severe weather disruptions will amplify food security risks in Asia, potentially triggering civil unrest and political instability in vulnerable countries such as India, Indonesia and the Philippines, according to consultancy Verisk Maplecroft.