Tens of millions facing hunger and water shortages as extreme drought and floods sweep southern Africa | CNN
Southern Africa faces severe drought and floods, leading to hunger and water scarcity for over 24 million people, prompting urgent international aid.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Over 24 million people in southern Africa are facing hunger, malnutrition, and water scarcity due to severe droughts and floods, according to Oxfam. Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi have declared national disasters due to drought. Southern Africa is experiencing extreme weather conditions exacerbated by climate change, notably El Niño effects. The situation is dire, with millions at risk of hunger and suffering, calling for urgent international aid to prevent a deepening humanitarian crisis.