SOUTH AFRICA-JOHANNESBURG-SADC-EL NINO

(261020) -- JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 20, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Oct. 20, 2026 shows a view of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Disaster Preparedness and Response Planning Workshop in Johannesburg, South Africa. Representatives from Southern African countries and regional and international disaster-management organizations began a four-day meeting in Johannesburg on Tuesday to strengthen preparedness and coordinate a regional response to the expected impacts of El Nino during the 2026/27 summer season. (Xinhua/Dong Qingxue)