"Devastating Winter in Mongolia Claims Nearly 5 Million Animal Lives, Prompts International Aid Appeal"
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Mongolia is facing its harshest winter in 50 years, with extreme conditions known as dzud killing over 4.7 million animals and threatening the livelihoods of thousands of people, particularly nomadic herders who rely on their livestock for food and income. The severe winter has left many families without adequate food and has caused disruptions to travel, trade, and access to healthcare and education. The situation has been exacerbated by human-caused climate change, leading to more frequent and severe dzuds. Aid agencies are appealing for funds to alleviate the suffering and provide assistance to those affected.
- Nearly 5 million animals dead in Mongolia’s harshest winter in half a century, aid agencies say CNN
- Extreme cold is killing millions of livestock animals in Mongolia, says Red Cross CBC.ca
- Harsh Mongolian winter leaves 4.7m animals dead; Red Cross issues appeal Al Jazeera English
- IFRC launches an appeal as Mongolia faces its harshest winter in 50 years International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
- Japan to send emergency relief supplies as heavy snow hits Mongolia | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News NHK WORLD
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