UNICEF has issued a warning about the potential impact of the coming El Niño weather pattern on children in Eastern and Southern Africa. The organization fears El Niño won’t bring a single catastrophic event, but a series of ongoing crises including floods, crop failures, and disease outbreaks. These conditions will likely lead to increased malnutrition among children as food becomes scarcer. Over 162 million children are potentially at risk across the region. UNICEF emphasizes the need for preparedness and preventative measures to mitigate the looming threats to children’s health and well-being. The situation in Uganda is particularly concerning, highlighting the widespread vulnerability across multiple countries.