Papua New Guinea is experiencing a developing crisis characterized by widespread drought and crop failures, particularly in the Highlands region, attributed to the arrival of the El Niño weather pattern. Concerns are mounting over a lack of proactive planning and response from the national government to mitigate the impacts of the unfolding situation. Nomane has publicly warned of the impending crisis and criticized the government’s perceived inaction. The situation threatens food security for a significant portion of the population. Access to detailed reporting on the crisis is restricted behind a paywall on the Post Courier website. The severity of the conditions suggests a potentially significant humanitarian challenge is emerging.