Hot and dry conditions associated with a strong El Niño left experts wondering if a record agricultural drought was in the works.
Published Feb 3, 2016
War, food distribution problems, and drought have come together to push millions of people to the brink of starvation.
Published Feb 28, 2017
Dry conditions are bringing food insecurity to several countries.
Published Mar 20, 2019Image of the Day Land Life Water Drought Human Presence Remote Sensing
Diminished rainfall, combined with soaring temperatures, has jeopardized the food security and energy supplies of millions of people in the region.
Published Dec 16, 2019
Hot, dry weather from January through March 2007 wilted crops in southern Africa. The impact of the drought on vegetation throughout southern Africa is illustrated in this image.
Published Apr 14, 2007
For East Africa, 2005 was anything but a normal year. The long rainy season produced little rain, and the short rainy season failed altogether. The drought’s impact on vegetation can be seen in this vegetation index image.
Published Feb 1, 2006
