Heavy snows, drought kill over 7 million head of livestock in Mongolia

HANOI, Vietnam: An extreme weather phenomenon known as the dzud has led to the deaths of more than 7.1 million animals in Mongolia this year, accounting for more than a tenth of the country's total livestock.

This has severely impacted the livelihoods and way of life of herders in the region.

The dzud, characterized by severe droughts and harsh, snowy winters, has intensified due to climate change. These