Drought in Horn of Africa ‘100 times more likely’ due to climate crisis
More than 36 million people are starving following two years of drought Extinction Rebellion begins several days of protest on streets of central London Drought in the Horn of Africa is now around 100 times more likely to happen due to the human-caused climate crisis , according to a study published on Thursday. The region, comprising Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, is facing its most severe drought in four decades. More than 43,000 people died in Somalia alone last year due to the conditions, with half of the deaths in children under five. Some 36.4 million people are currently at risk of starvation . Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies People arrive at a displacement camp on the outskirts of Dollow, Somalia on September 21, 2022 amid the regions severe drought Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. A malnourished two year-old child with his mother, left, who was recently displaced by drought, at a malnutrition stabilisation center run by Action against Hunger, in Mogadishu, Somalia in June 2022 Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Somali refugees put water containers for the water distribution by French charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in the Dadaab refugee camp, one of Africas largest refugee camps in Kenya Getty Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Log in New to The Independent? Or if you would prefer: Want an ad-free experience? Hi {{indy.fullName}}