The southern African nation of Malawi has declared a state of disaster over drought in 23 of its 28 districts
and the president says it urgently needs more than $200 million in humanitarian assistance, less than a month after neighboring Zambia also appealed for help. Malawi is the latest country in the region to have its food supply crippled by a severe dry spell that's been linked to the El Niño weather phenomenon. A third country, Zimbabwe, has also seen much of its crops decimated and is considering following suit, underlining concerns raised by the U.N.
the U.S. government’s aid agency, said that more than 20 million people in southern Africa would urgently need food aid in early 2024, partly due to the El Niño effect. Last month was the driest February in 40 years for Zambia and Zimbabwe, according to the WFP's seasonal monitor, while Malawi, Mozambique and parts of Angola had “severe rainfall deficits.” Millions in southern Africa rely on the food they grow to survive.
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