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Drought situation in Mandera County at emergency phase

Humans, domestic and wild animals face starvation in Mandera County.

Mandera County leaders have raised alarm over drought situation in the region claiming that over 300,000 people are facing starvation.

‘’Mandera County is currently in “emergency phase of draught” hence we are experiencing severe shortage of water due to failure of the short rains.  Most of our water sources have either dried up or overstressed. There is no pasture to sustain the animals.’’ Said Governor Ali Roba.

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