El Niño drought in Papua New Guinea declared national crisis; 8 million affected

An extreme El Niño-driven drought has affected up to 8 million people in Papua New Guinea, causing food and water shortages, electricity blackouts, and health clinic closures. A coalition of churches, unions, and business groups calls it a 'national crisis,' but no coordinated government plan is evident. The situation is developing and may worsen as the drought persists.

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