The El Niño phenomenon of 1965-66 had significant global impacts, particularly affecting monsoon patterns in Asia and Africa. This climatic event suppressed rainfall, leading to severe food shortages and agricultural challenges in affected regions. The consequences of El Niño highlighted the interconnectedness of global weather systems and the vulnerability of food security to climatic variations.

The El Niño phenomenon affecting global monsoons in 1965 influenced mid-20th century poetry that addressed themes of development and international solidarity. Poets like Pablo Neruda captured the urgency of these issues, intertwining ecological concerns with social justice in their works.