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A Malawian child catches raindrops during a brief downpour in Ngozi village near the
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A Malawian child catches raindrops during a brief downpour in Ngozi village near the
A Malawian child catches raindrops during a brief downpour in Ngozi village near the capital Lilongwe, February 2, 2016. Late rains in Malawi threaten the staple maize crop and have pushed prices to record highs. About 14 million people face hunger in Southern Africa because of a drought exacerbated by an El Nino weather pattern, according to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). REUTERS/Mike Hutchings - D1BESKSRKZAB
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In this powerful image captured by photographer Mike Hutchings, a young Malawian child is seen reaching out to catch raindrops during a brief downpour in Ngozi village near the capital Lilongwe. The date of the photograph is February 2,2016. However, behind the innocence and beauty of this moment lies a harsh reality. Late rains in Malawi have posed a serious threat to the staple maize crop, pushing prices to record highs. This has resulted in immense hardship for millions of people across Southern Africa who are already facing hunger due to a severe drought worsened by an El Nino weather pattern. According to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), approximately 14 million individuals are currently at risk of starvation as they struggle with food scarcity caused by these adverse climatic conditions. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact that climate change can have on vulnerable communities. It highlights not only the resilience and resourcefulness displayed by this young child as they attempt to capture precious rainwater but also sheds light on their daily struggle for survival amidst such challenging circumstances. Through his lens, Hutchings captures both hope and despair within one frame, urging us all to take action towards addressing climate change and its consequences before it's too late.
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