Severe drought in Northern Ghana sparks fears of food insecurity
Published:
3 months ago
Source:
GhanaWeb
Northern Ghana is currently facing concerns about food security and the livelihoods of thousands of farmers due to a lack of rain. The region has experienced a lack of rainfall for over two months, leading to stunted crop growth and diminishing hopes of a successful harvest. Great losses have been recorded, with staples such as maize, rice, groundnuts, and millet withering due to drought, according to citinewsroom.com. The continuous drought has resulted in a significant decrease in production, sparking fears of potential food shortages and an impending famine. Some farmers expressed their fears to Channel One TV, stating that the damage caused by the drought may be irreversible even if the rain starts to fall.