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Timorese Government and UN discuss risks associated with El Niño

RTP Notícias8 September 2026 at 07:00

The Government of Timor-Leste and the United Nations Development Programme met to discuss the country's preparedness in the face of the El Niño phenomenon.

The meteorological phenomenon is expected to be very intense, with impacts that could extend until February 2027.

The meeting focused on discussing the risks associated with this climate event and the necessary preparation measures to minimize its effects on the Timorese population.

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