Zimbabwe is accelerating emergency food distribution to combat a deepening hunger crisis triggered by one of the most severe El Nino-induced droughts in recent memory. Over 2.7 million people now face food insecurity across the country, officials revealed this week.
The climate phenomenon has caused erratic rainfall since late 2023, turning fertile fields into cracked earth ⚠️. “No one will starve,” declared Public Works Minister July Moyo, outlining plans to deliver subsidized grain through traditional leaders and local committees.
🌍 Global weather experts warn this could become southern Africa’s worst drought in decades. Farmers like Tendai Muparutsa (43) from Masvingo province told us: “Our maize crops failed completely. Without this aid, my children would go to bed hungry.”
The crisis highlights growing climate vulnerabilities in developing nations. While aid trucks roll out, activists urge long-term solutions: “Drought-resistant crops and better irrigation can’t wait,” said Harare-based climate researcher Farai Chiremba.
