Asia’s shaky food supply shudders as ‘super’ El Nino arrives (opens original article in a new tab)

Asia's food supply faces potential crisis as a strong El Nino develops, with forecasts warning of severe impacts on agricultural communities.

• El Nino phenomenon has started in the Pacific with ocean temperatures 2.5 degrees Celsius above normal
• Meteorological agencies warn of potential severe impact on Asia's food supply
• Australia's Bureau of Meteorology predicts this El Nino could peak at levels among the highest since 1950