Latest updates on country situation
20 September 2023
In Zimbabwe, concerns about food insecurity stemming from environmental conditions are leading more people to adopt crop diversification, water harvesting, the use of drought-tolerant crops, and consumption-based coping as the lean season approaches. The El Niño phenomenon is expected to reduce rainfall throughout the country, particularly in western areas, from October–December 2023. (WFP 31/08/2023, C3S accessed 27/09/2023)
17 July 2023
The initial effects of El Niño are leading to drier-than-normal conditions in Zimbabwe, most likely affecting food security in the coming months. The November 2023 to March 2024 period is expected to be drier than average and will coincide with the agricultural season, which might significantly affect crop planting, growth, and harvest. In 2023, an estimated three million people will be in need of humanitarian assistance, including two million children, as a result of the combined impact of climate change and the protracted economic crisis in the country. Since February 2023, a cholera outbreak has also been affecting most regions. Main needs include nutrition, health, protection, education, and WASH services. (FAO 17/07/2023, UNICEF 05/06/2023)
current crises
in
Zimbabwe
These crises have been identified through the INFORM Severity Index, a tool for measuring and comparing the severity of humanitarian crises globally.
REG012 - Southern Africa Regional Food Security Crisis
Last updated 30/09/2023
Drivers
Crisis level
Regional
Severity level
3.6 High
Access constraints
2.0
ZWE001 - Complex crisis
Last updated 30/09/2023
Drivers
Socio-political
Drought
Crisis level
Country
Severity level
3.5 High
Access constraints
2.0
Analysis products
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Zimbabwe
22 December 2022
Ripple effects of the conflict in Ukraine: truths and myths
DOCUMENT / PDF / 4 MB
This report provides a commentary on relevant datasets as it examines trends related to the economic effects of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine on selected countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
29 March 2019
Zimbabwe: Tropical Cyclone Idai, Update I
DOCUMENT / PDF / 406 KB
Since 19 March, severe flooding continues to affect eastern Zimbabwe. In total, it is estimated that 270,000 people have been affected in nine districts, mainly in Chimanimani and Chipinge districts, Manicaland province. This marks a significant increase of more than 250,000 people since our last report.
19 March 2019
Zimbabwe: Tropical Cyclone Idai
DOCUMENT / PDF / 503 KB
Tropical Cyclone Idai hit eastern Zimbabwe with heavy rains and strong winds on 15-16 March. Manicaland and Masvingo provinces are mostly impacted, facing massive destructing caused by floods and landslides. An estimated number of 12,500 to 15,000 people have been affected overall, with at least 9,600 people in the hardest hit districts.
18 September 2018
Zimbabwe: Cholera outbreak
DOCUMENT / PDF / 424 KB
An outbreak of cholera declared on 6 September has killed at least 30 people and infected at least 5,460. The most severely affected areas are the two epicentres of the outbreaks in the suburbs of Glenview and Budiriro in western Harare. The outbreak has spread from Harare to Chitungwiza, and west to Gokwe and Bulawayo.