Drought drives Water, Health, Rural economy, Agriculture sectors to the brink

Just as it was with the Covid-19 pandemic which devastated all sectors in Botswana, the ramifications of the current drought are anticipated to extend across nearly all sectors in Botswana.

“The ramifications of drought extend across nearly all sectors, including agriculture, water, and health. The loss of income from failed crops, livestock mortality, and job loss significantly strains livelihoods. Drought exacerbates the fragile food and agricultural situation, severely disrupting the rural economy and socio-cultural fabric,” states the report by Red Cross.

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