Afghanistan hit by worst drought in 30 years
Pacific Asia • Oct 9, 2025, 3:12 PM
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Afghanistan is enduring its worst drought in 30 years, having recorded less than half of its usual rainfall this past winter. As the sixth most vulnerable country to climate change globally, Afghanistan's drought poses a direct threat to farming and food security. More than 80 percent of Afghans depend on agriculture for their livelihood. FRANCE 24's Oriane Zerah and Shahzaib Wahlah report.
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