Papua New Guinea faces severe food shortages as El Niño brings frost and drought (opens original article in a new tab)

Papua New Guinea's Highlands face severe food shortages due to El Niño-induced frost and drought, threatening millions with hunger and malnutrition.

• El Niño weather pattern caused frost and drought in Papua New Guinea's Highlands, destroying food gardens
• Oxfam PNG estimates up to 3 million people could be affected, with 1.9 million in the Highlands region
• Frost and drought have led to severe food shortages, malnutrition risks, and reduced access to clean water