El Niño poses multiple challenges to Wayanad, experts warn

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Experts warn that El Niño could bring lower crop yields and water shortages to Wayanad, alongside animal disease and reduced milk production. They also cite risks of forest fires, increased human-wildlife conflict, heat-related illness, dengue and Kyasanur forest disease.

Experts flag risks of declining crop yields, water shortages, increased animal diseases and reduced milk production. They also warn of forest fires, rising human-wildlife conflict, heat-related illnesses and a higher risk of dengue and Kyasanur forest disease.