Afghanistan, Aug. 4 -- The UN says Afghanistan faces a severe drought, with below-average rainfall, dry soil, and crop failures, endangering livestock and food security across multiple vulnerable provinces.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that Afghanistan is facing a severe period of drought.
In a report published Sunday, August 3, on its official X account, OCHA stated that reduced rainfall and dry soil conditions have significantly affected rain-fed wheat production and put livestock at serious risk due to fodder shortages.
Rainfall levels are reported to be below average, with higher-than-normal temperatures and extremely low soil moisture levels worsening the situation.
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