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Severe Drought in Sahala Seyemt Woreda Leaves Residents Facing Acute Food and Water Shortages
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 5 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
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A severe drought caused by the El Niño phenomenon in Sahala Seyemit Woreda, Wag Hemra, has left residents facing acute food shortages, extreme thirst, and a lack of agricultural seeds and livestock fodder.
- A severe lack of rainfall caused by the El Niño phenomenon has affected Sahala Seyemit Woreda in Wag Hemra.
- Crops including sorghum, teff, and finger millet have withered without growing, cutting off the daily livelihoods of farmers.
- Most kebeles in the woreda lack clean drinking water, exposing both people and livestock to severe dehydration.
- Nursing and pregnant mothers, children, and the elderly face significant health risks due to malnutrition.
- Farmers are suffering from a shortage of seeds for the upcoming planting season and fodder for their animals.
- The local community has appealed for immediate support regarding seeds and livestock fodder in addition to temporary food aid.
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