Mongolian herder Zandan Lkhamsuren lost all but two of his 280-strong flock of sheep in last year's deep freeze -- known as a 'dzud' -- an extreme weather event that is becoming more frequent and more intense in a country badly affected by climate change. Across Mongolia, more than seven million animals were killed, over a tenth of the country's total. The loss wiped out most of Lkhamsuren's income, meaning his family couldn't afford the tuition fees for his two daughters, who were both meant to

13 reactions | ❄️❄️ Do you know about the freezing cold weather disaster of the Mongolian steppe? Dzuds severely affect the nomadic herder communities of the region, depleting the livestock they depend on for their livelihoods. Learn how early warning and anticipatory action can help them build their resilience. | UNDRR | Facebook