Zimbabwe is facing the prospect of another drought, which could exacerbate hunger for millions already affected by an El Niño-induced drought, the UN World Food Programme said on Thursday.
Earlier this year, Zimbabwe and several neighbouring countries declared a state of disaster due to severe food shortages caused by the worst drought in 40 years.
While rainfall was expected to begin in October, marking the start of the typical six-month rainy season, Zimbabwe has only experienced a few days of rain in late November.
During a food distribution event in Chivi, southern Zimbabwe, World Food Programme country director Barbara Clemens said (via <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/zimbabwe-at-risk-of-another-dry-season-after-el-nino-drought-says-wfp/">ZimLive</a>):
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We are worried. You can see the ground in front of us is bone dry.
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Families in the district are already skipping meals to stretch their limited food supplies.
Georgina Maphosa, 74, expressed her concern about worsening hunger next year, as the maize crop she planted in late November has failed to germinate.
In May, the government said that more than half of Zimbabwe’s population of 16 million was in need of food aid this year.
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Zimbabwe is getting ready for another drought, which may make hunger worse for many people affected by a previous drought caused by El Niño. Earlier this year, Zimbabwe and nearby countries declared a state of disaster due to not having enough food because of the worst drought in 40 years. Even though rain was expected to start in October, Zimbabwe has only had a few days of rain in November. People are already going without meals to make their food last longer. A woman named Georgina is worried because the crops she planted in November didn't grow. The government said over half of Zimbabwe's 16 million people needed food help this year.

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