[World Food Program: El Niño will exacerbate global sudden food insecurity] On September 8, the World Meteorological Organization confirmed that the El Niño phenomenon has formed and will continue to strengthen, and is expected to develop into a super-level event. What kind of impact will the super strong El Niño have on global food security? In response to an interview with reporters, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) stated that the El Niño phenomenon itself may push up food prices in affected countries. Reduced or failed crop yields will lead to tighter local food supplies, which in turn will push up food prices. At the same time, climate shocks tend to weaken employment and income sources, reducing household purchasing power. The combined pressures of rising food prices and falling incomes will make it difficult for more vulnerable families to obtain adequate and nutritious food, further exacerbating the problem of sudden food insecurity. (Securities Times)