A severe drought, exacerbated by El Niño conditions, is gripping about half the nation amid an ongoing three-year conflict, deepening humanitarian challenges and straining resources. The prolonged dry spell threatens agriculture, water supplies, and food security in affected regions, while the war’s persistence compounds the crisis. Experts warn of worsening conditions if relief efforts and climate interventions are not scaled up promptly. The situation underscores the compounded risks when natural disasters intersect with prolonged conflict.
El Nino-induced drought is affecting roughly half of the country as three-year long war continues.
