cold waves
Mongolia: Cold Wave ('Dzud')
Mongolia has been experiencing an unprecedented cold wave crisis, known as dzud, that has decimated entire herds of livestock, a critical source of food and income for many communities. This season’s weather has been recorded as the most severe in 49 years with 76 per cent of the country affected. Several additional key factors have worsened the dzud's impact, including numerous blizzards since November 2023 and extensive snow coverage across the country that has limited grazing opportunities for animals. The IFRC seeks CHF 4.5 million to support the Mongolia Red Cross Society in reaching 36,000 people with life saving services in this time of desperate need.
4,500,000
CHF Needed to help most vulnerable
1,298,945
CHF currently funded
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A severe and prolonged cold spell in Mongolia – known as the ‘dzud’ – is taking a deep toll on rural livestock herders
A severe and prolonged cold spell in Mongolia – known as the ‘dzud’ – is taking a deep toll on rural livestock herders
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Press release
IFRC launches an appeal as Mongolia faces its harshest winter in 50 years
IFRC launches an appeal as Mongolia faces its harshest winter in 50 years
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