Jordanian women work on a harvest of green beans at a farm in Ghor al-Haditha, around 80km (50 miles) south of the capital Amman. Experts say the country is in the grip of one of the most severe droughts in its history, but many warn the worst is yet to come. AFP
Jordanian women work on a harvest of green beans at a farm in Ghor al-Haditha, around 80km (50 miles) south of the capital Amman. Experts say the country is in the grip of one of the most severe droughts in its history, but many warn the worst is yet to come. AFP
Tomato plants are completely dried out because of a lack of irrigation water. AFP
Tomato plants are completely dried out because of a lack of irrigation water. AFP
Jordan's Ministry of Environment says it is among the world's four most water-deficient countries and fears global warming will make the situation even worse. AFP
Jordan's Ministry of Environment says it is among the world's four most water-deficient countries and fears global warming will make the situation even worse. AFP
The Mujib Dam in the Madaba Governorate is below normal capacity. AFP
The Mujib Dam in the Madaba Governorate is below normal capacity. AFP
Jordan's fertile areas are home to many gardens and farmlands, but drought has taken a heavy toll. AFP
Jordan's fertile areas are home to many gardens and farmlands, but drought has taken a heavy toll. AFP
The financial losses have been huge as people are unable to sell any of their produce. AFP
The financial losses have been huge as people are unable to sell any of their produce. AFP
To make matters worse, prices slumped after exports dropped last year due to Covid-19-related border closures. AFP
To make matters worse, prices slumped after exports dropped last year due to Covid-19-related border closures. AFP
Jordan's rainy season, which usually runs from October to the end of April, was exceptionally poor. AFP
Jordan's rainy season, which usually runs from October to the end of April, was exceptionally poor. AFP
The World Bank says the mean annual temperature is expected to increase by two degrees Celsius and rainfall decrease by a fifth by 2050, meaning farmers will be left counting the costs. AFP
The World Bank says the mean annual temperature is expected to increase by two degrees Celsius and rainfall decrease by a fifth by 2050, meaning farmers will be left counting the costs. AFP
Beyond crop irrigation, the drought could also reduce access to essential drinking water. AFP
Beyond crop irrigation, the drought could also reduce access to essential drinking water. AFP

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Jordan in grip of severe drought - in pictures

Experts say the worst may still be to come

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