# Climate expert Trevor Abrahams has warned South Africa cannot afford to become complacent about the threat of El Niño and its impact on weather patterns. He told News24 the rising climate variability continues to pose serious risks to agriculture, water security and vulnerable communities. Abrahams stresses the importance of strengthening early-warning systems, disaster preparedness and climate resilience measures. The warning comes as experts caution that extreme weather events linked to climate change could intensify, requiring coordinated action from government, business and communities.
Climate expert urges SA to stay alert as El Niño risks persist