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Malaysia Faces El Nino Crop and Power Risks
El Nino threatens rice, palm oil and power in Southeast Asia.
In brief
El Nino threatens rice, palm oil and power in Southeast Asia. El Nino weather risks drought and power shortages for Malaysia and Southeast Asia, affecting food production and electricity. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
El Nino Impact on Southeast Asia
BMI reports Southeast Asia faces sharpest drought and power risks from 2026-2027 El Nino.
Crop Vulnerability in Southeast Asia
Drought threatens rice, Thai sugar, Indonesian and Malaysian palm oil, and Vietnamese robusta.
Population Exposure to Drought
Around 90 million more people exposed to drought on average in past El Nino events.
Hydropower Drought Risks
El Nino raises drought risk to hydropower in Southern Africa, Mexico, Central America and Southeast Asia.
Regional Exposure to Drought
Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Dominican Republic, Venezuela and Colombia most exposed to drought.
Power Shortage Risks
Zambia and Zimbabwe face highest risk of load-shedding and costly imports from drought.
The short version
El Nino weather risks drought and power shortages for Malaysia and Southeast Asia, affecting food production and electricity.
