9.8 million Zambians face severe drought linked to El Niño, impacting 70% agrarian population.
9.8 million people in Zambia face severe drought linked to El Niño, affecting 70% of the population reliant on agriculture for livelihoods. Across Southern Africa, the ongoing El Niño weather phenomenon has hit the most vulnerable communities, leaving many farmers like Kaponde Likando and Emerina Penyani struggling to survive and feed their families. With limited water and crop failures, these communities face the risk of starvation and are left with difficult decisions, such as selling livestock for food.
June 04, 2024
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