Syria's wheat fields outside Seqalbia should be thriving, but drought has left lands dry and barren. Farmer Maher Haddad shared his grim situation, citing diminished yields and financial struggles. 'We lost money; I can't cover the cost of food,' he said. As drought cuts harvests by 40%, the nation faces a looming hunger crisis. The United Nations reported a wheat shortage of 2.73 million tonnes, threatening 16 million people's dietary needs. Families are already selling livestock amidst rising bread prices, leaving more than 14 million in crisis mode. Urgent intervention is necessary to secure food supplies and support the agricultural sector, which has been crippled by war and environmental challenges.
Drought Devastation in Syria: Millions Face Starvation
Drought Devastation in Syria: Millions Face Starvation
Syria's countryside faces its worst drought in decades, collapsing harvests and pushing millions to the brink of starvation. With rising bread prices and desperate farmers, the crisis deepens.
Syria is grappling with its worst drought in 36 years, slashing wheat harvests by 40% and pushing nearly 90% of the population into poverty. Farmers like Maher Haddad face to severe financial losses, leading to increasing hunger among families. The United Nations warns that without urgent action, the food crisis could escalate drastically. Millions are already struggling to secure basic food items, and the implications of this drought echo through the economy and social fabric of the nation.
