Over 347M children under threat due to El Niño, UNICEF says

(NewsNation) — Millions of children around the world are facing the threat of one of the strongest El Niño events on record, according to UNICEF. 

UNICEF reported that the unusual wet and dry conditions are expected to lead to extreme weather, including heavy flooding and severe droughts. As a result, the lives and health of over 347 million children in nearly 100 countries are under threat, the organization said. 

“For children, El Niño is far more than a weather pattern,” said UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell. “It can mean increased displacement, malnutrition, water shortages and disease outbreaks.”

UNICEF reports children in Asia and the Pacific are likely to be the most affected, with around 190 children facing the threat. Around 41 million children are likely to be impacted........

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