The regions identified as high-risk for drought are home to significant agricultural activities, making them particularly vulnerable to El Niño's effects. Reduced rainfall in India could lead to lower sugarcane yields, impacting both domestic and global sugar markets. The FAO's findings suggest that millions of tonnes of sugar could be removed from the global market, potentially driving up food prices and increasing food insecurity in vulnerable regions. The Sahel, southern Africa, and parts of Asia and the Americas are expected to bear the brunt of these impacts.