Worst Drought in a Decade Causing Hunger Crisis

The video highlights the devastating impact of drought in East Africa, particularly in northeast Kenya. It describes how the lack of water has led to severe food shortages, affecting both livestock and human populations. The crisis has resulted in increased malnutrition rates, with clinics overwhelmed by starving children. Communities face extreme water scarcity, with families rationed to minimal daily water supplies. Aid organizations are working to protect the most vulnerable, but the concept of man-made climate change remains unfamiliar to many affected. The drought is expected to end soon, only to be replaced by potentially destructive El Nino rains.

What is the primary reason for the malnutrition crisis among children in Northeast Kenya?

• Lack of medical facilities

• Shortage of food and water

• Poor educational resources

• High population density

What has happened to the landscape in Northeast Kenya due to the drought?

• It has become a lush green area

• It has been flooded

• It has become a forest

• It has turned into desert scrub

How much water is each family allowed per day in the affected villages?

• 30 liters

• 20 liters

• 10 liters

• 50 liters

What is the community's understanding of the cause of the drought?

• They think it is a natural cycle

• They blame neighboring countries

• They attribute it to divine intervention

• They believe it is due to man-made climate change

What is expected to follow the current drought in Northeast Kenya?

• A return to normal rainfall

• Devastating El Nino rains

• A period of stable weather

• An increase in drought severity