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10 July 2026Risk Management

El Niño poses greatest risks for Australian utilities, agriculture sectors

Australian utilities and agriculture are among sectors most exposed if El Niño conditions emerge, with hotter and drier weather expected to increase water stress, reduce agricultural output and heighten bushfire risks, warns Fitch Ratings.

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