Nearly 1.4 million Namibians – almost half the population – are battling severe hunger as climate-driven drought ravages the country, prompting urgent UN calls for international support. 🌾🔥
Climate Chaos Hits Hard
UN climate crisis coordinator Reena Ghelani described 'alarming' conditions after visiting Namibia's malnutrition-stricken Omaheke region. Crops have vanished, livestock survival hangs in the balance, and dam water levels have dropped by 70%. 'Aid must scale up immediately,' she stressed at a Windhoek press briefing.
By the Numbers
📈 Acute food insecurity doubled since 2023
🌧️ 53% plunge in cereal production
💧 All 14 regions in crisis mode
President Nangolo Mbumba declared a national emergency in May, but relief programs for 340k households are stretched thin. 'Climate impacts won’t disappear – we need smarter preparation,' warned UN coordinator Hopolang Phororo.
🔍 Why it matters: This crisis spotlightshow vulnerable nations bear the brunt of global climate shifts. Will the world respond in time? 🌐💔
