BBCNEWS BBC News July 7, 2024
somalia has a long history of droughts, but due to climate change, the intervals between dry periods are getting shorter, and this one is the worst in a0 years. it's estimated that more than half the population — nearly 8 million people — are currently living in drought affected areas. it's growing into a full—blown famine, where households have no food, and children suffer acute malnutrition. andrew harding's report comes from dolow, where people have come in search of life—saving help. a warning that you are likely to find parts of it difficult to watch. from the parched pl...