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Yes. Many countries round the world are experiencing drought. Countries in Central Africa are experiencing famine, that is, they do not have enough water to grow their crops and people are dying of starvation.

  • A drought in China (June 2013) is affecting 27 million people.
  • Namibia has had a drought during their 2012/2013 cropping season with the loss of half their crop. Four thousand cattle died.
  • Fourteen local government areas in Queensland, Australia, were pronounced as drought-affected in May 2013.
  • Parts of central USA (August 2013) are in "Exceptional drought".
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