The news that Mongolia's cold weather has brought great disaster to the livestock industry, with more than 500,000 livestock dying as a result of extreme weather is heart-wrenching. Mongolia** has declared a state of high preparedness to deal with this sudden natural disaster.
This rare extreme cold and blizzard has left the entire country in limbo, with 21 provinces and the capital city of Ulaanbaatar experiencing severe cold and blizzards. It is reported that more than 80% of the country's land area is still covered by snow up to 100 centimeters thick, which has a great impact on animal husbandry.
In such a predicament, urgent measures must be taken to minimize the losses of the herders. Mongolian Prime Minister Oyun Erden has instructed the relevant authorities to take all necessary measures to provide support and assistance to the herders in the affected areas. His statement shows the importance and determination of the first person to this disaster.
Livestock farming is of great importance to Mongolia as it is one of the country's main economic pillars. According to data released by the National Statistics Committee of Mongolia, there were 64.7 million livestock in Mongolia at the end of 2023, which shows the importance and influence of livestock farming on the Mongolian economy.
Faced with the threat of natural disasters, we can't help but reflect on the relationship between humans and nature, as well as our responsibility to protect the environment and respond to climate change. It is hoped that Mongolia will be able to recover from the disaster as soon as possible and be able to prevent similar disasters more effectively in the future.