Mongolia experienced the harshest winter in the last 50 years, approximately 5 million animals lost their lives

The IFRC said on Monday that the cold weather was affecting the livelihoods and food supplies of thousands of people and warned that the situation would continue. Pointing out that weather conditions limit grazing areas and animals' access to food, the statement said, “Since November last year, 76 percent of the country has been covered by White and Iron Dzud (severe weather conditions) in extreme weather conditions. These conditions cover grazing areas with deep snow and ice and critically limit livestock access to food. However, since February this year, the livestock mortality rate has increased and approximately 75 percent of herder families have been affected. Official forecasts predict that the situation will worsen as the number of dead animals exceeds 4.7 million. "The livelihoods of shepherds who rely on cattle, goats and horses are under serious threat," it said. “MORE THAN 7 THOUSAND FAMILIES CANNOT ACCESS FOOD” IFRC stated that, according to the predictions of the ...