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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) warned that Zambia and Southern Africa would experience below normal rainfall and consequently poor harvest and possible famine.<\/p>\n

The ongoing strong El Nin\u0303o event, which was forecast to reach peak intensity in late 2023 and dissipate by mid-2024, is expected to drive below-average rainfall across much of Southern Africa.<\/p>\n

The rainfall deficits will likely result in below-average 2024 harvests, including in surplus-producing South Africa and Zambia. The delayed start of the rainfall season narrowed the planting window across the region.<\/p>\n

Farmers who depend on rainfed crops were advised that the rainfall in December 2023 supported replanting, but cumulatively below-average rainfall was expected in Zambia. What did we do with this information?<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) warned that Zambia and Southern Africa would experience below normal rainfall and consequently poor harvest and possible famine. 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