El Nino threatens Zimbabwe harvest as drought puts millions at risk of hunger

Al Jazeera English2 hours ago2:16

The UN says the effects of the El Nino climate phenomenon could put more than six million people at risk of hunger in Zimbabwe. The government is warning farmers not to rush into planting after the first rain. But with just one growing season, waiting carries risks of its own. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #ElNino #Zimbabwe #Drought #FoodSecurity #ClimateChange #Farming #SouthernAfrica #Agriculture #Hunger #ElNino2026 #AlJazeeraEnglish

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