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From flood to famine: Rainfall chaos fuels Africa’s drought crisis

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Extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, and floods, have increased in frequency by a factor of two or three since 1990 and are expected to intensify further.

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  • Climate change is worsening water scarcity and drought across Africa.
  • Rainfall patterns are increasingly unpredictable, with some regions drying out and others experiencing more rain. 57s
  • Extreme weather events have doubled or tripled in frequency since 1990. 1m 53s
  • Rising sea levels and temperatures are threatening agriculture, ecosystems, and coastal communities. 1m 43s
  • Experts call for a rapid transition away from fossil fuels to mitigate further climate impacts. 1m 56s
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