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Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives
A 'super' El Nino is threatening Asia's food supply, causing fear among farmers in northern Thailand, particularly cacao growers like Koranut Rattanayanyong, who warn of potential crop devastation due to unpredictable weather patterns. The climate event, marked by a 2.5°C ocean heat spike in the Pacific, has begun forming, exacerbating concerns over agricultural stability.
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