Hey Amigos! 🌍 There's some serious news coming from Ethiopia, and it's something we all should know about. The United Nations just sounded the alarm 🚨 about a massive drought hitting the country, thanks to El Niño.
During a press briefing, Stephane Dujarric, the spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres, painted a worrying picture. \"In Ethiopia, the impact of an El Niño-driven drought is ravaging communities in Afar, Amhara, Tigray, and Oromia, as well as Southern and South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region,\" he said.
What's happening? 🤔 Well, there's severe water shortages, dried up pastures, and crops not growing like they should. This means millions of people and animals are struggling. The UN reports rising food insecurity and malnutrition. Not good! 😟
Why should we care? Because we're all connected! 🌐 Plus, understanding global issues helps us be more informed and compassionate citizens. Maybe there's a way we can help or spread the word. Let's keep Ethiopia in our thoughts and stay updated on how this unfolds.
Stay tuned for more updates, Amigos! ✌️
Reference(s):
UN warns of impending drought-induced humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia
cgtn.com
