Annakleta Haikera
Subsistence farmers in the Kavango East/West region have expressed concerns that the week-long heatwave they have been grappling with could cause irreparable damage to their crops.
Despite receiving good rainfall over the past few months, the two Kavango regions have been experiencing an unusual increase in temperature over the past week sparking concerns among farmers.
The abrupt change in weather patterns has not only affected crops but has also raised concerns for livestock, as the extreme heat is limiting the availability of grazing grass.
Joseph Mbundu, a local farmer, shared his concerns, stating, “It was raining here, and suddenly it stopped raining, and now our crops are affected by the extreme heat. We fear that we will be faced with severe drought again if this heat continues.”
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