Sudan Faces Heightened Famine Risk Amidst Drought and Conflict

Sudan faces a heightened risk of famine, with an El Niño-driven drought causing the lowest rainfall in over three decades, particularly from July to September. This severe weather, combined with ongoing civil war, is compounding already dire conditions in conflict-affected areas, as highlighted by a UN-backed IPC alert on October 12. The situation raises concerns about a humanitarian crisis, recalling the devastating 1984 famine.