Disasters explained: Droughts
Droughts affect millions of people each year. Learn what they and and how we’ve supported communities.
Disasters affect thousands of people around the world each year.
From earthquakes and tsunamis through to conflicts and complex emergencies, these disasters can cause deaths, homelessness and massive population movements.
But why do extreme weather events occur? How did some of the world’s worst conflicts begin? What are the devastating effects of disasters and climate change?
Explore our Disasters Explained series to discover the answers to these questions.
Droughts affect millions of people each year. Learn what they and and how we’ve supported communities.
Heatwaves are extreme weather events. Learn about what they are, why they happen and and their link to climate change.
Powerful earthquakes can be very deadly. Learn everything you need to know about earthquakes and how we help.
Learn what volcanoes are, how they erupt, and the effects of a volcano eruption.
Tsunamis can destroy lives, homes, crops and roads in the blink of an eye. Learn more about what they are, what causes them and what the effects are.
Floods are among the most common and devastating disasters. Read more about why they happen and their effects.
Find out everything you need to know about hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons.
Read everything you need to know about these violent storms also known as twisters.
Wildfires burn millions of acres of land every year. Find out more about what they are and their connection with climate change.
Climate change is a humanitarian crisis. Find out key stats about climate change, how it affects disasters and people, and what we’re doing about it.
Read why we no longer use the term ‘natural disasters’, the definition of a disaster, and how we have come to change our language.
Each year, avalanches kill over 150 people worldwide. Read more about avalanches, what causes them and more.
Russia has launched a military operation on Ukraine. Read more about the crisis, who is involved, and get key facts.
Yemen is the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. Learn more about the crisis here.
Learn how the war in Syria began, who is involved and how families have been affected.
Read how the conflict started, who is affected, and how ShelterBox is helping vulnerable families.
Read about the crisis in Ethiopia and find out how we’re helping.
We’re providing aid to families affected by the the Lake Chad Basin crisis.