Feeling the Heat

Severe drought has taken its toll on crops across southern Africa
MORRIS CARPENTER / PANOS FOR TIME

Severe drought has taken its toll on crops across southern Africa. These fields near the village of Matua should be bursting with sorgum — a maize-like crop — but the lack of rainfall has again ruined the latest harvest. The next one won't be for at least another five months

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