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Worst drought in over a century pushes Namibia closer to famine

Sunday, December 15, 2019Friday, March 4, 2022

Dam water levels in Namibia have almost halved from already low levels as the worst drought in more than 100 years pushes the nation closer to famine. On Thursday, December 12, 2019, the environment ministry reported that the drought had caused a third of…

Worst drought in 90 years hits Namibia, over 61 000 cattle and other livestock perish

Thursday, October 3, 2019Friday, March 4, 2022

Severe drought is affecting Namibia, causing deaths of more than 41 000 cattle over a period of ten months, reports showed on October 3, 2019. Officials describe it as the worst drought in 90 years. More than 60 000 livestock have perished due to extreme drought…

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Worst drought in over a century pushes Namibia closer to famine

Worst drought in 90 years hits Namibia, over 61 000 cattle and other livestock perish

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