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Mongolia:Dzud:2023/12/30

Duration	2023/12/30	Mongolia is currently facing a severe Dzud. This slow-onset disaster is unique to Mongolia and results from summer droughts followed by heavy snowfalls and extreme cold, leading to insufficient grazing pastures and hence underfed animals resulting in increased livestock mortality.
Country or District	Mongolia
Name	Dzud

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