Nearly 40% of Mongolia is at high risk of "dzud," a severe winter threatening livestock.

Nearly 40% of Mongolia faces a high risk of "dzud," an extreme winter condition where severe cold and snow lead to livestock deaths. The National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring warns that western, northern, central, and some southern provinces are particularly at risk. With last winter seeing the heaviest snowfall in five decades, leading to massive livestock losses, the agency urges preparation to mitigate the impacts of harsh conditions.

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