DROUGHT IN AFRICA

The video discusses the severe drought in Niger, south of the Sahara Desert, where the UN has issued a red alert for famine. The drought, exacerbated by population growth, leads to starvation and a need for aid. However, extreme conditions make it difficult to reach remote areas. Experts warn of the Sahara Desert spreading south, threatening to make drought and famine endemic. Globally, droughts have caused food shortages and malnutrition, affecting millions. The UN lists 28 drought-stricken countries, highlighting the constant threat of drought in places like India.

What is one of the main challenges faced by the United Nations in addressing famine in Niger?

• Political instability

• Insufficient food production

• Increased population growth

• Lack of international support

What makes it difficult to deliver aid to remote areas affected by drought?

• Extreme weather conditions

• Lack of volunteers

• Political barriers

• Insufficient funding

Which natural phenomenon is reportedly spreading southwards into Niger and Mali?

• The Amazon Rainforest

• The Sahara Desert

• The Great Barrier Reef

• The Himalayan Glaciers

How many countries are listed by the United Nations as drought-stricken this year?

• 28

• 15

• 50

• 40

Which country is mentioned as having a constant threat of drought?

• Brazil

• India

• Australia

• Canada