World's top robusta supplier faces its strongest El Niño in 70 years (opens original article in a new tab)

Vietnam's Central Highlands coffee belt faces severe drought risks from a potential very strong El Niño, threatening the world's largest robusta coffee supply and causing economic and environmental impacts.

• El Niño has formed in the Pacific with a 60-65% chance of becoming very strong, risking severe drought in Vietnam's Central Highlands coffee belt through 2027.
• Vietnam, the world's largest robusta coffee supplier, faces potential irrigation water shortages for coffee crops during the 2026-2027 dry season.
• A strong El Niño could cause above-average temperatures, rainfall deficits, and extreme weather events across Vietnam, impacting agriculture and water resources.