Southern African drought

The Southern African drought is a prolonged period of below-average rainfall affecting countries like South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. This dryness reduces water availability, harms crops, and threatens livestock, leading to food and water shortages. Climate change, changing weather patterns, and natural variability contribute to these droughts, making droughts more frequent and severe. The impact is especially serious in regions already facing economic and social challenges, prompting governments and communities to implement water conservation measures and seek international assistance to mitigate the effects.