Flooding, the Russo-Ukrainian war, and a two-year drought have roughly 28 million people facing extreme hunger in several East African countries. According to Oxfam International, humanitarian aid is desperately needed to combat the hunger crisis, especially if the March rain doesn’t fall. Urgent action must be taken for countries like Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, and South…
Tag: Weather
Earthquake Hits Haiti
Just one month after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, the country of Haiti is suffering from another crisis, a massive earthquake. According to AP News, a 7.2 earthquake struck the southwestern region of Haiti, killing 304 people and injuring 1,800. Thousands of people trapped under the rubble and debris of fallen buildings were rescued…
1,000 Animals Die From Drought in South Africa
I saw some disturbing news earlier and had to share. The following information comes from Africa News. A severe drought in the Kahalari Desert has caused the death of more than 1,000 animals in South Africa. This situation has forced tourists reservations to be put on hold, with Thuru Lodge manager Burger Schoeman advising the…
HeadKnowles: Relief For Hurricane Dorian
I’ve been following Hurricane Dorian, and I must say that the damage it did to the Bahamas is heart-wrenching. Homes were ripped apart, there are 30 documented deaths, thousands of residents are still missing, and shark-infested water covers the pathways. Hurricane Dorian crashed the Abaco and Grand Bahama Islands as a Category 5, and it’s…
Mozambique’s Aftermath
Greetings Everyone, I came across an update from the cyclone that hit Mozambique and had to share the information with you all. The following comes out of Africa News. The head of a South African rescue operation stated that residents are suffering from food and water shortages following the cyclone attack in the port city…
Another One: Hurricane Michael
Greetings All, Just when I thought we could breathe a sigh of relief, here comes some more bad news: Hurricane Michael. The following news update comes out of CNN. The National Hurricane Center has issued out a warning for parts of the Florida Gulf Coast, extending from the Alabama-Florida border to the Suwannee River. Hurricane…
Prepare For Hurricane Florence!
Greetings Everyone, My experience last year with Hurricane Harvey woke me up to the realities of Mother Nature, so much so that I’ve started taking storm preparation to another level. So it’s only right that I stay on top of Hurricane Florence. The following news update comes from CNN. Hurricane Florence is set to hit the…