2024 El Nino-induced drought in Southern Africa may cause widespread food shortages.
2024 El Nino-induced drought in Southern Africa may cause widespread food shortages due to lower crop production and income for rural households, affecting countries like Zimbabwe, Zambia, and South Africa. The Food and Agriculture Organization predicts below-average cereal production and potential importation needs for maize from outside the region. Food and non-food prices are also expected to rise, further straining food availability and access.
March 23, 2024
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