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Based on 10 verified sources covering Thailand, Myanmar:

Rangoon residents have to adjust to the increased temperatures and water shortages brought by the El Niño weather pattern. [1]

RANGOON — The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) is urging Burma’s government to prepare rice reserves for a potentially extreme El Niño period in the months ahead. [2]

The government is ramping up efforts to tackle the challenges posed by the El Niño climate pattern, which has led to reduced rainfall and drought conditions affectin [3]

RANGOON — Severe heat and drought may strike Burma during the current El Niño weather pattern, a leading meteorologist has warned, predicting that the first six months of the current year could be the most extreme of the 12 to 18 month cycle. [4]

2016. (Photo: Jpaing / The Irrawaddy)|Villagers of Lel Gaung in southern Shan State collecting water from a water bowser sponsored by Brighter Future Maynmar Foundation’s water project on April 28. [5]

Pattaya, Thailand –On Sept. 1, Kasiphat Watthanasuchat Head of the Water Allocation and Improvement Systems Division, Chonburi Water Management Project, provided an update on th [6]

RANGOON — As the arid region of Central Burma is already feeling the effects of an El Niño year that may not see the climate cycle reach full strength for another two months, local charities are gearing up to distribute water in regions that receive ... [7]

En Tokio 2020, los niños serán quienes elegirán las mascotas Fueron presentadas las parejas “finalistas” durante una ceremonia. Miles de escuelas en el país participarán en la votación. La alegría de los niños. [9]

Sources
[1] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-02-23 · 75% match

El Niño Drives Up Temperatures Across Swaths of Burma

Rangoon residents have to adjust to the increased temperatures and water shortages brought by the El Niño weather pattern.

[2] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-02-17 · 75% match

Govt Urged to Prepare Rice Reserves Ahead of El Niño

RANGOON — The Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) is urging Burma’s government to prepare rice reserves for a potentially extreme El Niño period in the months ahead.

[3] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2023-09-11 · 75% match

Government takes action against El Niño-linked drought challenges

The government is ramping up efforts to tackle the challenges posed by the El Niño climate pattern, which has led to reduced rainfall and drought conditions affectin

[4] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-01-05 · 75% match

El Niño Could Deal Severe Heat and Drought, Meteorologist Warns

RANGOON — Severe heat and drought may strike Burma during the current El Niño weather pattern, a leading meteorologist has warned, predicting that the first six months of the current year could be the most extreme of the 12 to 18 month cycle.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-04-29 · 75% match

El Niño Also Scorches Areas of Shan State

2016. (Photo: Jpaing / The Irrawaddy)|Villagers of Lel Gaung in southern Shan State collecting water from a water bowser sponsored by Brighter Future Maynmar Foundation’s water project on April 28.

[6] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2023-09-02 · 75% match

Chonburi water reserves plummet amidst El Niño challenges

Pattaya, Thailand –On Sept. 1, Kasiphat Watthanasuchat Head of the Water Allocation and Improvement Systems Division, Chonburi Water Management Project, provided an update on th

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-03-28 · 75% match

El Niño Drought Tipped, Charities Mobilize Water Works

RANGOON — As the arid region of Central Burma is already feeling the effects of an El Niño year that may not see the climate cycle reach full strength for another two months, local charities are gearing up to distribute water in regions that receive

[8] MM dailymail.co.uk · 2026-01-06 · 38% match

2026 may be the year coral reefs around the world finally collapse: Expert warns the extent of loss over the next 12 months could be ‘catastrophic’

[9] MM asianews.it · 75% match

En Tokio 2020, los niños serán quienes elegirán las mascotas

En Tokio 2020, los niños serán quienes elegirán las mascotas Fueron presentadas las parejas “finalistas” durante una ceremonia. Miles de escuelas en el país participarán en la votación. La alegría de los niños.

[10] MM dailymail.co.uk · 2025-12-08 · 39% match

El Nino is set to become substantially STRONGER and more frequent, experts warn – triggering intense floods and storms

El Nino is set to become substantially STRONGER and more frequent, experts warn – triggering intense floods and storms El Niño years are set to become significantly stronger and more regular due to human-induced climate change, a study has found.

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