Ethiopia: Drought Returns to Devastate Tigray's Abergelle Yechila
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Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica14:10first to report
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Severe drought has "killed thousands of livestock and left over 4,000 hectares of farmland" without satisfactory yields in Abergelle Yechila district in the Central Tigray Zone, as persistent rainfall deficits continue to threaten agricultural production and livelihoods in the war-torn region.
Tue, 18 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica05:33
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A worsening shortage of rainfall is putting the livelihoods of the Irob community in eastern Tigray at growing risk, with local authorities warning that prolonged dry conditions could lead to livestock deaths, disease and starvation.
Mon, 31 August 2026
1 report- AllAfrica10:40
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- In June 2026, farmers around Tigray's capital Mekelle were still ploughing, spreading manure and searching for seed and fertiliser. Farmers purchased fertiliser at 13,000 birr per quintal, almost five times Ethiopia's 2020 national average. Cash was scarce as banks restricted withdrawals, and fuel and farm inputs were difficult to obtain as rumours of renewed war spread. Yet farmers continued preparing their fields because they had little choice. A growing season...
Wed, 2 September 2026
1 report- AllAfrica16:22
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Authorities in Wajirat district in Tigray's Southeastern Zone have warned that maximum efforts are needed to prevent potential loss of human and animal lives as a worsening drought pushes communities toward severe hunger and livestock losses.