Millions facing food crisis in Zimbabwe
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Zimbabwe’s drought has affected harvests and food prices have risen sharply

The UN food agency has launched a $331 million appeal for aid donations to help feed millions of people as Zimbabwe battles the effects of drought, a cyclone and an economic crisis


POPULATION IN NEED OF FOOD AID (Millions)

Rural  Aug 2019  2.3 
       Mar 2020  5.5

Urban 2.2
(government estimate)
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FOOD INSECURITY PHASE (Jul-Sep 2019)

Minimal   Stressed  Crisis

ZIMBABWE 
Harare
Bulawayo

Kariba hydro plant
Power cuts across country triggered by low water levels

Mashonaland West 
Mashonaland Central
Mashonaland East
Matabeleland North
Matabeleland South

Lake Kariba
Manicaland 
Masvingo
Midlands

570,000 Zimbabweans affected by Cyclone Idai, which struck in Mar 2019. Tens of thousands left homeless

100km 60 miles

National parks / reserves 
Cyclone-hit provinces
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Sources: BBC, Reuters, USAID Picture: Getty Images     © GRAPHIC NEWS