1980-05-12 00:46:09
Population Reaches 18.58 Million
Tanzania's population is slowly rising.
1983-03-12 11:41:08
Extreme Drought 1983-4
A very devastating drought in Tanzania's history. This year-long drought was so severe that Tanzania's hydroelectric power was needed to be rationed.
1990-11-25 11:00:03
Population Reaches Around 25.5 Million
Tanzania's population is starting to rise rapidly.
1996-11-08 17:43:25
Extreme Drought 1996
Around three million people were affected; The exact date (start to finish) is uncertain. This drought also required food aid to be sent to the people affected.
2000-02-19 14:54:28
Population Is Rising Rapidly; 34 Million
This rising population isn't helping Tanzania's already existing problems with food security.
2006-07-15 04:40:16
Biggest Drought in Tanzania's History
It's estimated that 3.7million people were affected, Tanzania needing around 100,000 metric tons of food. They asked the US for 16.6 million dollars. Tanzania's current Drought issue will soon surpass both the amount of aid needed, and amount of people affected.
2011-07-15 04:40:16
Tanzania's Current Drought
This drought is estimated to be, by far, Tanzania's worst drought. It began in 2011, and is showing no sign of stopping. Crops are being destroyed and farmers are starving. Millions of people have been affected, and it seems like Tanzania can't solve this issue on their own.