Rural south Syria faces disaster amid worst drought in 40 year

Rural south Syria faces disaster amid worst drought in 40 year

Farmers in southern Syria are preparing for a disastrous harvest as the provinces of Daraa, Suweida, and Quneitra suffer their worst drought in 40 years. Farmers across the southern region, known as Syria's "breadbasket" since ancient times, are grappling with unprecedented drought, soaring costs, deteriorating infrastructure, and growing insecurity. "This is the first time in forty years that I've seen the land crack open from thirst," said 62-…