Skip to Main Content
PBS News Hour

Drought, flooding threatens crops and farms in East Africa

Historic drought followed by flooding threatens crops and farms in East Africa

08/31/2022

PBS News Hour

Drought, flooding threatens crops and farms in East Africa

Clip: 8/31/2022 | 8m 45sVideo has Closed Captions

Historic drought followed by flooding threatens crops and farms in East Africa

The toll from extreme weather has devastated vast regions of sub-Saharan Africa which are suffering from the worst drought conditions on record and a food crisis that ranges from severe to catastrophic. Correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro looks at one effort to help farmers impacted by the changing weather patterns.

08/31/2022

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Artists reflect on how the Everglades inspired their work

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 8/31/2022 | 6m 45s | Artists find inspiration in nature and history of Everglades National Park (6m 45s)

Children’s hospitals targets of anti-transgender harassment

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 8/31/2022 | 7m 23s | Children’s hospitals become targets of anti-transgender attacks and harassment (7m 23s)

DOJ says Trump attempted to obstruct probe of documents

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 8/31/2022 | 7m 45s | Justice Department alleges Trump attempted to obstruct federal probe of documents (7m 45s)

Flood victims in Pakistan now at risk of waterborne disease

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 8/31/2022 | 7m 1s | Millions of flood victims in Pakistan now at risk of waterborne disease (7m 1s)

S.C. lawmaker supports abortion bill after initial objection

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 8/31/2022 | 7m 44s | South Carolina lawmaker explains why he supported abortion bill after initial opposition (7m 44s)

World leaders remember Mikhail Gorbachev following his death

Video has Closed Captions

Clip: 8/31/2022 | 1m 49s | World leaders remember Mikhail Gorbachev following his death (1m 49s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Sign in with Email

or

Continue with GoogleContinue with FacebookContinue with Apple

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?