World will need farmland size of 2 Indias to grow enough food in 2050
The world's wetlands have been drying up at alarming rates in the past few decades. (iStock Photo)


Are we actually aware of how bad the current situation is around the world when it comes to drought and food security?

A list of scary statistics released on the occasion of World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, celebrated every year by the United Nations on June 17, is determined to serve as a wake-up call for all of us. If you're ready, here's a glimpse.