Dead horses lie scattered across the arid steppe of Kazakhstan's Mangistau peninsula where severe drought has left the animals without food or water, threatening the livelihoods of hundreds of farmers.
Unusually high temperatures, in some cases the highest on record, have been reported throughout the former Soviet region of Central Asia this summer, prompting Kazakhstan to ban exports of animal feed and seek extra water from its neighbours.
Gabidolla Kalynbayuly, 70, worked as a sheep herder before retiring in 2002 and setting up a horse farm in Akshymyrau, a village of about 1,300 people. Grazing in the area had been poor for the last three years, he said, but until this year's extreme heat, there was still enough grass for horses to feed on.
In addition to rising global temperatures, Mangistau is becoming more susceptible to drought because the Caspian Sea, by which it is almost surrounded, is becoming shallower, says environmental scientist Orynbasar Togzhanov, based in provincial capital Aktau on the coast.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Barb Ellison, Ex-Wife of Oracle’s Larry Ellison, Lists Oregon Horse Farm for $19.5 MillionThe longtime horse breeder built the roughly 200-acre equestrian estate to include a 10,000-square-foot main house, a manager’s residence, an indoor horse arena and several barns.
Leer más »
Scientists’ pandemic response could be even faster next timeArmed with machine learning, manufacturers could prepare stockpiles of vaccines and therapies before pathogens have mutated and spread
Leer más »
Greece 'waging battle of titans' as flames destroy 150 homesRaging fire surrounds a monastery and a dozen villages on Evia Island after destroying scores of homes, as Greece swelters under a record heat wave
Leer más »
Gusty winds expected to spread massive wildfires in WestGusty winds are fanning the already giant flames of wildfires scorching Western states and forcing thousands of residents to leave their homes.
Leer más »
Gemma Collins' luxury house with pool, sprawling garden and horse called TalulahFormer Towie star Gemma Collins loves a bit of glam and her home is no different complete with swimming pool, panic room and life-sized horse called Talulah
Leer más »
Aaliyah's Estate Addresses 'Unauthorized Projects' in Statement on Protecting LegacyAaliyah’s estate addresses 'unauthorized projects' in a statement on protecting her legacy
Leer más »