Severe drought in Horn of Africa pummels farmers and economies
The Horn of Africa has been grappling with the most severe drought in 40 years since late 2020. Rain-fed agriculture in parts of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia worst hit as harvests drop to 70 percent of normal standards. A United Nations- backed conference raised $2.4 billion on May 24th to address famine in the Horn of Africa.. The worst drought in a-half-century is…
•The Horn of Africa has been grappling with the most severe drought in 40 years since late 2020.
•Rain-fed agriculture in parts of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia worst hit as harvests drop to 70 percent of normal standards.
•A United Nations-backed conference raised $2.4 billion on May 24th to address famine in the Horn of Africa.
The worst drought in a-half-century is causing severe economic hit on economies in the Horn of Africa. This is due to the economies’ heavy reliance on agriculture, and other climate-vulnerable resources.
Drought has led to reduced rainfall and water, severely reducing agricultural production. Crops failed, and pasturelands dried up. As a result, millions of heads of livestock died due to a lack of water and fodder. Millions of farmers are experiencing significant crop losses and decreased livestock productivity. Consequently, huge populations are grappling with thinning incomes and food shortages.
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