UN Warns of 'Slow-Moving Global Catastrophe' as Droughts Intensify Worldwide
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A recent United Nations report has raised alarms over the escalating severity of droughts, describing them as a 'slow-moving global catastrophe.' The study highlights how prolonged dry spells are increasingly affecting food security, ecosystems, and economies across the globe.
According to the UN, droughts have become more frequent and intense due to climate change, with devastating consequences for vulnerable regions. The report underscores that over 1.4 billion people were impacted by droughts between 2000 and 2019, a figure expected to rise as temperatures continue to climb.
Experts warn that without urgent action to mitigate climate change and improve water management, the situation will worsen. The UN calls for coordinated international efforts to enhance resilience, invest in sustainable agriculture, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to avert a looming crisis.
