Zimbabwe enters disaster state due to severe drought. El Niño event has triggered severe droughts in southern African countries.
More than 2.7 million people unable to obtain enough food. Zimbabwe is highly dependent on hydropower, and the drought has also greatly affected power production. The country needs to invest at least 2 billion to help the country tide over the crisis, President Mnangagwa said. The U.N. Resident Coordinator in Zimbabwe said that relevant organizations or institutions are working hard to mobilize resources.