World's top robusta supplier faces its strongest El Niño in 70 years
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Vietnam's Central Highlands coffee belt faces severe drought risks due to a strong El Niño event forming in the Pacific, with forecasters predicting a 60-65% chance of this El Niño becoming very strong, potentially impacting coffee production into 2027.
El Niño has officially formed in the Pacific, and forecasters give it a 60-65% chance of turning very strong, putting Vietnam's Central Highlands coffee belt at risk of severe drought into 2027.
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