- Farmers in Ghana had a very bad farming season.
- Drought came early and then heavy rains followed.
- Strong rains flooded fields and killed many plants.
- Crop yields fell to far lower levels this year.
- Damaged grain cannot be used again as seed.
- Pests are spreading and damaging many farm crops.
- Families have less food and less money now.
- People become weaker and get more sicknesses.
- Clinics need stronger buildings and steady power.
Difficult words
- drought — A long time with little or no rain.
- flood — Water that covers land after very strong rain.flooded
- yield — The amount of crops produced in a season.yields
- seed — A small part of a plant used to grow crops.
- pest — An insect or animal that damages plants.Pests
- clinic — A small health center where people get care.Clinics
Tip: hover, focus or tap highlighted words in the article to see quick definitions while you read or listen.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever seen a flooded field?
- Do you or your family grow food at home?
- Do people in your town go to a clinic when they are sick?
Related articles
Targeted climate finance brings results in Benin, Ethiopia and Namibia
A February report by Global Health Strategies and the African Union Commission finds that targeted climate adaptation finance delivered measurable benefits in Benin, Ethiopia and Namibia, improving flood protection, roads, market access and local decision-making.
New AI tools for tuberculosis shown at lung health conference
Researchers presented four new AI approaches for detecting and monitoring TB at the Union World Conference on Lung Health in Copenhagen (18–21 November). The tools include breath analysis, cough screening, vulnerability mapping and a chest X‑ray tool for children.
How social media in China shapes eating disorders
Online communities on platforms like Xiaohongshu use codes and posts that normalise strict eating and extreme thinness. Research shows more Chinese teenagers now show signs of eating disorders and experts say removal of posts is not enough.
Volcanic plume removed methane after Hunga Tonga eruption
After the January 2022 eruption of Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha’apai, satellites showed the volcanic plume helped destroy some methane. Researchers say sunlight on salt and ash likely created reactive chlorine that broke down methane, with implications for climate action.
