Drought in Wag Hemra's Sahala Seyemit Woreda Leaves Residents Facing Critical Hunger

A severe drought triggered by the El Niño phenomenon has struck the Sahala Seyemit district in the Wag Hemra zone, leaving residents in dire need of food assistance. Farmers have lost their crops—including sorghum, teff, and dagusa—as the lack of rain has caused widespread failure. The crisis has also resulted in a critical shortage of clean drinking water for both humans and livestock, alongside a severe lack of seeds for future planting. Vulnerable groups, including pregnant women, lactating mothers, children, and the elderly, are facing acute health risks due to malnutrition. The local community has urgently appealed to authorities and humanitarian organizations for assistance, specifically requesting food aid, agricultural seeds, and animal fodder.