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Thailand, Vietnam and ASEAN at risk from El Niño as heat and urban pressure intensify
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Several parts of the world face the risk of severe drought in 2026, as research warns that Thailand, Vietnam and ASEAN could be hit hard by El Niño, driven by hot and humid weather, rapid urban expansion and dense populations.
Key facts
- The world is clearly facing climate disruption, with increasingly severe and unpredictable weather
- (2026) assessed heat risks in cities worldwide
- Thailand has begun preparing water-management measures after forecasts suggested that the impact of El Niño could cause low-water conditions to continue into 2027.
- Scientists around the world are also closely watching the 2026 El Niño phenomenon, which could intensify into a super El Niño
- Scientists estimate that the force of a super El Niño could push global temperatures even higher, potentially making 2027 the hottest year on record.
- Thailand’s VNL 2026 fate on the line as bottom-ranked team faces relegation and 2027 exclusion
Summary
The world is clearly facing climate disruption, with increasingly severe and unpredictable weather. In 2026, many countries are closely monitoring the formation of El Niño, which has the potential to develop into a super El Niño.
Such a phenomenon could expose many parts of the world to heatwaves, drought and water shortages, affecting people’s daily lives, agriculture, food production and the wider economy.