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title: El Niño report - June 2016
date: 2016-09-09T08:50:52Z
modified: 2026-06-02T13:45:21Z
permalink: "https://riscura.com/insights/research/el-nino-report-june-2016/"
type: post
status: publish
excerpt: ""
wpid: 3799
categories:
  - Research
author:
  - RisCura
timestamp: 2026-06-02T13:45:21Z
tags:
  - Research
  - RisCura
---

Despite its ominous name, El Niño is a natural meteorological event that occurs every seven to eight years. While the impacts of this cyclical event are somewhat predictable, the severity of the latest episode and spill-overs into the socio-economic and macroeconomic arenas have been exacerbated by current market conditions. Low commodity prices, slowing global demand, a low-growth environment, and volatile asset prices have left many of the poorest regions extremely vulnerable.

#### This report explores:

- Overview of El Niño
- Impact and ongoing effects
- Impact on agri commodities
- Effect on Southern African countries
- Country responses
- Opportunities

##### **[DOWNLOAD THE REPORT](https://brightafrica.riscura.com/special-reports/)**