India, April 25 -- Researchers recommend enhanced resilience to droughts that may occur twice as frequently in El Nino years

February was the driest month since 1981 for most of Zimbabwe, Zambia and parts of Botswana and Angola, according to official reports. It was among the top three driest months for most of Malawi and Mozambique.

Three southern African nations - Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe - declared drought as a national disaster between February and April, 2024.

El Nino has emerged as the primary catalyst for this drought event, a new study has established.

These types of droughts are projected to happen about once every 10 years in the current climate. But, when El Nino is taken into account, the likelihood of severe droughts o...