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The severity of the drought is illustrated by two images from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite.

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English: Zimbabwe is facing a severe El Niño-induced drought. The drought has severely affected subsistence agriculture, which supports 70% of the population. Crop yields have plummeted, and water reserves are at historic lows, creating a humanitarian crisis in rural communities. With maize production down 72% last year, the situation is particularly dire. The UN has identified Zimbabwe as one of the hunger hotspots where acute food insecurity is expected to worsen. The severity of the drought is illustrated by two images from the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite. The first image, acquired on 19 August 2022, shows the area around the capital, Harare, which is still largely green. In contrast, the second image, acquired on 23 August 2024, shows vast brownish areas, indicating the widespread loss of vegetation caused by the prolonged drought. The ongoing drought in Zimbabwe can be monitored using data from the Global Drought Observatory, managed by the Copernicus Emergency Management Service.
Date Taken on 23 August 2024
Source Severe drought in Zimbabwe affects agriculture and food security
Author European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery
Keywords
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Water; Agriculture; Drought; Land

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Attribution: Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2024

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