Zimbabwe declares 'state of disaster' over drought
The president has declared a state of disaster in regard to severely affected areas
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Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe on Friday declared a "state of disaster" in many rural areas hit by a severe drought, with 26 percent of the population facing food shortages.
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"The president has declared a state of disaster in regard to severely affected areas," public works minister Saviour Kasukuwere said in a statement.
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He said the "food insecure population" has risen to around 2.44 million, or 26 percent of the population.
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe on Friday declared a "state of disaster" in many rural areas hit by a severe drought, with 26 percent of the population facing food shortages.
14 children die of malnutrition in Tharparkar
"The president has declared a state of disaster in regard to severely affected areas," public works minister Saviour Kasukuwere said in a statement.
Modi woos rural India with new crop insurance scheme
He said the "food insecure population" has risen to around 2.44 million, or 26 percent of the population.