‘Super El Niño’ raises fears for Asia reeling from Middle East conflict

Asia faces concerns over energy supply shortages and agricultural damage due to the El Niño phenomenon, particularly exacerbated by the disruption of energy supplies through the Strait of Hormuz following the US and Israel attacks. Amidst a worsening energy market situation, El Niño highlights the vulnerability of energy systems and emphasizes the need for renewable energy transition. The potential for El Niño to become stronger due to the influence of climate change is also being raised.