Hey Amigos! 🌎
The chill of winter isn't just about cozy sweaters and hot cocoa in Mongolia this year. The extreme wintry weather known as \"dzud\" (pronounced 'zuud') is hitting hard, and it's causing major trouble for the country's livestock and herders. 🌨️🐎
According to the National Emergency Management Agency, a staggering 667,841 livestock have perished so far this winter. That's a huge blow to communities that rely on animals for everything from transportation to food and income. 🐑🐂
The hardest-hit areas include eastern provinces like Sukhbaatar, Khentii, Dornod, and Dornogovi, as well as Arkhangai in the central west. These regions are facing the toughest challenges as the temperatures plummet and resources become scarce. 🗺️❄️
\"Dzud\" is more than just a cold spell—it's an extreme weather phenomenon unique to Mongolia, where a harsh winter follows a dry summer, leaving animals without enough pasture to survive the freezing months. It's like nature's tough test for both animals and people. 🥶🌾
For the herding communities of Mongolia, this isn't just about numbers. It's about their way of life. Many families depend on their livestock for survival, and losses like these can be devastating. 💔
As fellow global citizens, let's keep an eye on how we can support and learn from these resilient communities facing the challenges of climate and nature. After all, we're all connected under the same sky! 🌌🌍
Stay warm out there, amigos! ✌️🔥
Reference(s):
Livestock deaths continue to increase in Mongolia due to harsh winter
cgtn.com
