Super El Niño Threatens Southeast Asian Livelihoods, Including Vietnam
A super El Niño event, potentially the strongest in decades, is forecast from October to December, threatening water resources, food, electricity, and the livelihoods of millions across Southeast Asia. Vietnam, with its significant reliance on hydropower, faces risks of power shortages due to drought.
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