It's been a brutal winter in Mongolia, and the numbers are heartbreaking 😢. Over 2 million livestock have perished this season due to extreme cold, according to the country's State Emergency Commission (SEC).
\"Dzud\" is the word Mongolians use to describe these devastating winters. When temperatures plummet and snow blankets over 80% of the country, animals struggle to find food beneath the frozen ground ❄️🌨️.
The SEC reported, \"At least 2,009,000 heads of livestock have died due to the dzud across the country.\" For the nomadic herders who rely on their animals for their livelihood, this is more than just a statistic—it's a crisis impacting families and communities.
Imagine trying to survive when your main source of food and income is disappearing before your eyes 😔. The loss affects not only the economy but also the cultural fabric of Mongolia, where herding has been a way of life for centuries.
As global temperatures fluctuate and extreme weather becomes more common, these tragic events highlight the urgent need to address climate challenges worldwide 🌍⚠️.
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Harsh winter kills over 2 million heads of livestock in Mongolia
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