Maize and livestock farmers in South Africa – and in surrounding countries – will probably have to tighten their belts again.
South Africa last year record its lowest annual rainfall levels since comprehensive records began in 1904, putting millions at risk of food shortage.
Amidst competing claims for emergency aid, averting tragedy in east and southern Africa must be a priority.
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The capital of Namibia, is running out of water. It’s a crisis that this city is uniquely equipped to solve – and one South Africa should learn from.
The margin by which 2015 beat the previous year has been flagged by three weather agencies as cause for great concern.
Following a call from the UN for a record $20.1 billion, 15 of the world’s leading aid agencies were polled on their top humanitarian concerns.
Data from the UK Meteorological Office shows that 2015 will surpass last year as the hottest year on record.
Nasa – which uses its satellites to observe climate change – has said this year will probably be the hottest on record.
An El Niño pattern developing in the Pacific Ocean is likely to bring drought to much of Southern Africa, hitting crop and livestock production.