Papua New Guinea (PNG) is being urged to bolster its preparedness for the ongoing El Niño-induced dry conditions, given the country’s history of severe impacts from past events. The 1997-1998 El Niño drought impacted approximately 1.2 million people, while a more recent event in 2015, coupled with frost, affected over 2.5 million and resulted in an estimated US$60 million in damages. These past occurrences highlight the vulnerability of Papua New Guinea to climate-related disasters. Authorities are emphasizing the need for proactive measures to mitigate potential consequences. The call for strengthened preparedness comes as the current El Niño conditions persist, raising concerns about similar or even more significant impacts. This information originally appeared in the Post Courier.