FAO: 8 million people threatened by drought in Horn of Africa Wednesday, 15 June 2011 12:44 International >>> Drought is threatening the lives of more than 8 million people in the Horn of Africa, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Tuesday, adding that the effects of poor rainfall are being worsened by high food and fuel prices in the region.
There have been two consecutive seasons of poor rainfall in the Horn of Africa resulting in failed crop production, depletion of grazing resources and the death of livestock. According to FAO, high levels of acute malnutrition are widespread in the region. FAO pointed out that very high food and fuel prices are making it even more difficult for poor households to buy food. The agency says that affected people in Djibouti, Kenya and Somalia are in need of emergency assistance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "JFD info" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/jfdinfo?hl=en.
