Video: Haunted by Super El Niño, Beware of Rice Production - Corn at Risk

The Indonesian Meteorological, Climatological, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) has warned of the El Niño climate phenomenon that is likely to strike Indonesia, posing risks of severe drought, forest and land fires, disruptions to food production, and clean water crises. CNBC Indonesia Research Agrifood Analyst Emanuella Bungasmara Ega Tirta revealed that the prediction of a Super El Niño in Indonesia is estimated at up to 60%, necessitating vigilance over its impacts on the food sector, as it remains heavily dependent on rainfall. In addition, this drought threat could affect rice and corn production, which are crucial food sectors for Indonesia. Meanwhile, in the palm oil sector, the impact may not be substantial. What are the impacts of Super El Niño in Indonesia on the food sector? What anticipatory measures must the government take? For more details, watch the dialogue between Serlianan Salsabila and CNBC Indonesia Research Agrifood Analyst Emanuella Bungasmara Ega Tirta in Squawk Box, CNBC Indonesia (Thursday, 30/04/2026).