#drought

According to Kotido district authorities, at least 15 people have died from suspected hunger-related illnesses due to a prolonged drought that has devastated crops and left thousands of households facing severe food shortages. The deaths have been reported since June across several sub-counties, including Napumpum, Longaroe, Maru, and Rengen, as the food crisis worsens in the region.

Nigeria's electricity sector may encounter increased supply challenges due to drought conditions induced by El Niño, which threaten hydropower generation throughout West Africa, according to BMI.