Millions going hungry in drought-stricken Zimbabwe

The United Nations says nearly three million people in drought-stricken Zimbabwe are going hungry. The world body expects that number to exceed four million as the full impact of the El Nino weather phenomenon kicks in. U.N. Resident Coordinator for Zimbabwe Bishow Parajuli says the impact of little rain and low crop yields following two […]

The United Nations says nearly three million people in drought-stricken Zimbabwe are going hungry. The world body expects that number to exceed four million as the full impact of the El Nino weather phenomenon kicks in.
U.N. Resident Coordinator for Zimbabwe Bishow Parajuli says the impact of little rain and low crop yields following two years of drought is painfully visible in Matabeleland and other dry lands.
“I recently visited that area with a number of donors and ambassadors,” said Parajuli. “We could really see the desperation and severity of the situation.”
A few weeks ago, the United Nations appealed for $360 million to provide life-saving assistance for more than three million people. 
The priority needs are for food, water, health, nutrition, sanitation and protection.
Parajuli says $70 million has been received, leaving a gap of $290 million.  He says it is critical for donors to respond generously and immediately to this appeal.