Meager reserves of food and water have been exhausted and, for much livestock, there is no longer enough grass to graze on. This has led to the mass death of animals, including horses, sheep and cows, the international aid groups said in a July 30 statement. A majority of drought-affected herders are smallholders, and their only source of income is their livestock.

Source: Washington Post August 09, 2021 06:04 UTC