Mongolia is grappling with an unprecedented winter known locally as \"dzud,\" a harsh period marked by extreme cold and heavy snowfall. According to the country's State Emergency Commission (SEC), over 2 million heads of livestock have perished so far this winter.
The dzud has severely impacted the nation's agricultural sector, with more than 80 percent of Mongolia blanketed by snow. The frozen ground and heavy snowfalls have created inhospitable conditions for livestock, making survival challenging.
Authorities are mobilizing resources to support affected farmers and mitigate the economic repercussions of this devastating weather event. The situation underscores the vulnerability of Mongolia's pastoral communities to severe climatic conditions.
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Harsh winter kills over 2 million heads of livestock in Mongolia
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