The Zimbabwean government has launched a livestock drought response plan to combat the effects of the El Niño-induced drought, which has severely affected the agricultural sector and water sources for livestock. This plan includes the distribution of 15,000 metric tonnes of silage, molasses, and 8,800 metric tonnes of maize for livestock farmers, to be managed by the Grain Marketing Board. The plan also includes supplementary feeding programs, water supply initiatives, and capacity building through training. The government has established 1,620 ward drought mitigation centres, one in each rural ward, to provide support and guide sales of crops and livestock.