New Delhi: Famine has been a tragic problem with most of the countries in the recorded history of mankind. Some countries are still facing famine particularly in the sub-Saharan region. Famine is a condition which
India TV News DeskPublished : Sep 18, 2013 14:25 IST, Updated : Sep 19, 2013 6:46 IST
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2. Sahel Famine of 2010
This was the famine that hit millions of the residents of Niger and across West Africa. Again, less or erratic rainfall during 2009-2010 became the reason behind this famine which caused food shortage across the regions.