WE TALK ABOUT Drought wreak havoc around the world

CLIMATE change continues to contribute to devastating droughts and water shortages on continents around the globe. Drought has threatened supplies in several countries in Africa, Asia, North America and Europe.

These countries have experienced long periods of lower-than-average rainfall and scorching temperatures, which have had a disastrous effect on farming and food production. The dry conditions have killed millions of livestock, destroyed crops and forced people from their homes in search of food and water. We take a closer look.

AFRICA

Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia are going through their worst drought in 40 years – and another poor rainy season is now highly likely. The area, known as the Horn of Africa, has over the past few years had very little rain during its rainy seasons.

Many people who own livestock and farms have seen the drought destroy their crops and kill their farm animals, like sheep, goats and cattle. The United Nations has warned that as many as 22 million