Extreme drought in Zambia is threatening livelihoods
Due to the delayed start of the rainy season and insufficient rainfall, Zambia has been facing abnormally dry conditions since the beginning of 2024. The government is concerned as the drought affects the southern half of Zambia, especially agriculture. It is the source of livelihood for over 70% of the local population. “The situation is serious and terrible,” says Martina Havlíková, the Country Director at Caritas Czech Republic in Zambia.