WFP calls for efforts to prevent humanitarian disaster caused by drought in Ethiopia

In its latest situation update, WFP highlighted the need for early action to avert a humanitarian disaster in Ethiopia. According to the organization, livestock are dying, crops are being destroyed and an estimated 5.7 million people go hungry every day in southern and southeastern Ethiopia, while the entire Horn of Africa region is also suffering. Struggling with worst drought since 1981. A total of 6.8 million people have been affected by drought in Ethiopia

Water shortages and destruction of grasslands have forced many Ethiopian families across parts of the south and southeast of the country to flee their homes, the WFP said. In addition, drought in three consecutive rainy seasons has destroyed crops and caused livestock deaths in this country.

The organization emphasized that immediate assistance and scaling up of assistance are critical to avoiding a severe humanitarian crisis in the drought-affected areas of Ethiopia and supporting communities. copper in the country recovered from extreme climate events. WFP has now launched a Drought Response Plan to provide emergency food and nutrition support to 3.5 million Ethiopians, implemented school meal programs and activities to create resilience as well such as resilience to climate change.