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Fleeing the Drought: How Changing Rainfall Patterns Are Displacing Rural Zimbabweans

Climate Stress Is Driving Migration Zimbabwe’s climate is changing fast. Rainfall patterns have become erratic. Droughts occur more often. Crops fail repeatedly. As a result, rural livelihoods collapse. Many households now face food insecurity and economic instability. Recent data shows the scale of the crisis. Zimbabwe experienced severe drought conditions during the 2023–2024 agricultural season, […]

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