'Super El Nino' raises alarms for Asia already strained by Middle East conflict
A strong El Nino could drive up energy demand, reduce hydropower output and damage crops across Asia already affected by fallout from the Middle East conflict.
Asia, already reeling from the effects of conflict in the Middle East, now faces the prospect of a strong 'Super El Nino.' Forecasters warn the event could spike energy demand, sap hydropower generation and damage crops across the region.