Due to recurring droughts caused by El Niño events, Mutare is currently being utilized as a market for produce.
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Updated Aug 16
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What happened
Due to recurring droughts caused by El Niño events, Mutare is currently being utilized as a market for produce.
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The government of Zimbabwe is facing potential food insecurity and drought due to the emergence of El Niño conditions.Also in this story
- Zimbabwe donated food supplies to a district affected by drought conditions.
- The Insurance Council of Zimbabwe expanded agricultural insurance coverage in response to potential El Niño conditions.
- Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, faces persistent water shortages due to infrastructure issues, even during periods of high rainfall.
- WFP aid operations impacted due to leadership failure in Zimbabwe.
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