# Africa’s El Niño readiness: From early warning to early action

https://mins.news/en/item/128262

- CGTN, 2026-11-03 16:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://newsaf.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-04/Africa-s-El-Nino-readiness-From-early-warning-to-early-action-1RMjIeXKeCk/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> A Talk Africa episode examines how the continent can turn El Niño warnings into timely action as East Africa faces severe flooding and Southern Africa drought. Experts cite gaps in socioeconomic data, funding focused on response and recovery, and slow administrative processes. The African Development Bank warns recurring climate events could permanently cut national GDP by 1–2%.