China warns El Nino could disrupt energy and crops
China forecasts a strong El Nino starting in May that could disrupt hydropower. The weather event threatens energy security and late-season rice harvests.
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China is bracing for a moderate-to-strong El Nino weather event that is expected to emerge in May and persist through the end of the year. According to the National Climate Centre, this natural warming of the central and eastern Pacific could significantly disrupt the nation's energy landscape, potentially forcing a greater reliance on fossil fuels as hydropower generation faces mounting risks.
