UN agencies issue drought alert for Horn of Africa, predicting below-average rainfall and potential food insecurity.

International agencies including UN World Food Programme, UN Office for Humanitarian Affairs, and ICPAC have issued a drought alert for the Horn of Africa, predicting below-average rainfall in the October-December season. This could lead to drought conditions in Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, and other countries, causing crop failures, water shortages, and increased food insecurity and malnutrition. The agencies urge humanitarian partners to collaborate with local and national governments on contingency planning and preparedness activities.

August 02, 2024
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