El Niño Heat Threat: Botswana’s Health Risks in 2026

As southern Africa braces for another bout with El Niño, Botswana finds itself on the frontline of a looming health crisis. This climatic phenomenon, notorious for triggering extreme weather, is expected to bring soaring temperatures and prolonged dry spells to the region in the 2026/27 season. With an 80% likelihood of a strong El Niño event this year, the government and health experts are sounding alarms about the severe health risks that could follow, urging...