Mongolia’s big freeze – video news report
“Mongolia’s big freeze” – video news (Mar. 15, 2010) by Al Jazeera English News’ reporter Tony Birtley reporting from Central Mongolia.
A slow natural disaster is taking its toll on Mongolia’s herders, killing thousands of livestock and putting livelihoods at risk.
The phenomenon is known as the Dzud – a severe summer drought followed by an extra harsh winter.
With heavy snows covering up already sparse grazing land, millions of animals have perished.
Watch Tony Birtley’s video report for more.
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