Livestock farmers in the northern part of the Kunene Region are reeling from a devastating drought. The north-western part of Kunene Region comprising Kaoko and Sesfontein constituencies have received poor rainfall during the rainy season, while the rest of Northern Kunene has received good rainfall after several years of raging drought. Namibian National Farmers Union (NNFU) President Jason Emvula has told NBC News that both small and large stock farmers are moving in large numbers from drought-stricken areas in search of pastures for the animals. But Emvula says Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) control measures and restrictions on the movement of livestock in the affected areas are slowing farmers' relocation in search of better pastures. Kunene Regional capital Opuwo and the surrounding villages of Omakange, Otjerunda, Ohandungu, Etanga, Onjuva, Orupembe and Otjitanda have been hit hard by the raging drought. Emvula fears farmers and their families in the affected areas will be at risk of starvation if they are not provided urgent assistance, since they solely depend on their livestock for survival. He says stakeholders should assist these communities before it is too late.