Published: Aug 19, 2024, 05:20 IST | Updated: Aug 19, 2024, 05:20 IST
World Business Watch Aug 19, 2024, 05:20 IST
El Nino drives Africa's food crisis
Southern Africa is grappling with a severe drought exacerbated by the El Nino phenomenon, impacting nearly 68 million people, according to the Southern African development community. The drought has led to widespread food shortages, severely affecting countries such as Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia. The crisis stems from the region experiencing its driest February in a century, with rainfall plummeting to just 20% of usual levels.