Rural communities brace for El Niño drought threat

Rural communities in Zimbabwe are bracing for the threat of an El Niño-induced drought, which poses significant risks to the food security and livelihoods of thousands of families.

In response to increasingly unpredictable weather patterns and the looming threat of dry conditions, local residents in areas such as Chiredzi are adopting proactive measures. These preparations include the implementation of solar-powered irrigation systems, the utilization of climate information, and the adoption of climate-smart farming techniques to safeguard agricultural output.