Place in News: Deadly Floods Hit Horn of Africa Due to Heavy Rainfall and Climate Change

Context:

• The Horn of Africa is facing deadly floods due to El Nino-linked ‘above average’ rains. Heavy rainfall is predicted to affect the region with varying intensity for the next three months.

Climate Change Impact: Devastating Effects of Unusual Rainfall in the Greater Horn of Africa

• According to the Red Cross, “Cumulatively, 10,277 households have been affected, 17 fatalities, 14 casualties, at least 1,009 livestock deaths, 84 latrines and 221 acres of agricultural farmland and crops destroyed (as of November 5, 2023).”
• Ordinarily, the Greater Horn of Africa has a short rainy season from October to December. However, due to climate change, some countries and zones were predicted to experience enhanced rainfall, described as “wetter-than-usual” conditions.

Source: Down To Earth

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