Depletion of water resources is a direct cause of conflict in the regions of the world worst affected by climate change.
The East African nation of Tanzania is grappling with clashes between farmers and cattle herders, who often kill each other in pursuit of grazing land and dwindling water resources.
Amid increasing population growth and worsening impacts of climate change, the country's natural resources are under increasing pressure, placing enormous pressure on land, forests and water resources.
From Arusha in the north to Kilindi in the east, and to Iringa in the south, deadly clashes rage incessantly, rival armed groups fighting over water resources.
Changing weather patterns throughout East Africa are making water more difficult to find in many parts of the country, forcing cattle herders to bring hundreds of their animals to roam freely on farmland, even encroaching on wildlife reserves in search of fodder and water, resulting in conflict with farmers and ferocious beasts.
Last week, six people were reported killed in the village of Kibirashi in the Kilindi district of the Tanga region, when herders armed with machetes, axes, swords and guns clashed with farmers in a dispute that highlights a huge resource struggle.
Simon Sirro, Tanzania's inspector general of police, said 20 people were arrested and being questioned in connection with the shocking incident, which has created fear in the community.
"This is a very sad incident. I am saddened to see that people are still taking legal action. Everyone involved will be hunted down and severely punished according to the law," Sirro said.
Sad to know that some part of the world have to struggle to get water while some other part of the world have water in abundance. That's life really.
Yeah, water is scarce but the approach these farmers are taking won't solve the problem of water scarcity. They are slowly turning themselves to killers.