Special Humanitarian Bulletin - Sahel Food Security and Nutrition Crisis, Issue 02, 3 July 2012 [EN/FR] - Niger

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Special Humanitarian Bulletin - Sahel Food Security and Nutrition Crisis, Issue 02, 3 July 2012 [EN/FR]

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3 Jul 2012

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3 Jul 2012

HIGHLIGHTS:

Locust infestations are threatening crops in the Sahel, with swarms observed in northern Mali, Niger and Chad.
The risk of cholera outbreaks is growing with the arrival of the rainy season, against the backdrop of a poorly funded WASH sector. An epidemic is ongoing in Niger and requires urgent support.
Early forecasts for the 2012 rainy season suggest that rains will arrive late and be below average in the western Sahel. Other areas could see normal precipitation.

For real-time updates on the Sahel, follow the Humanitarian Coordinator for the Sahel's twitter account : @DavidGressly

UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs: To learn more about OCHA's activities, please visit https://www.unocha.org/.