Southeast Asia warned of ‘Godzilla El Nino’ whiplash threatening drought, floods, haze
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Southeast Asia warned of ‘Godzilla El Nino’ whiplash threatening drought, floods, haze

May 13, 2026
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Southeast Asia must brace itself for a punishing spell of climate whiplash, with an expected El Nino threatening drought-like conditions, flash floods, crop losses and haze across the region, experts have warned. The threat is also landing at a fragile moment for emerging economies, analysts add, as geopolitical tensions, higher energy costs and pressure on remittances leave governments and households with less room to absorb climate shocks.

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Southeast Asia warned of ‘Godzilla El Nino’ whiplash threatening drought, floods, haze

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