Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the best arrangement of utterances or sentences to make a meaningful exchange of text in each of the following questions from 13 to 17.

a. The drought has left millions facing food insecurity, crop failure, and livestock deaths, making their lives even more difficult.
b. Although international organisations have provided relief efforts, the situation remains dire, and climate change continues to threaten the future of this region.
c. This region has experienced consecutive failed rainy seasons, leading to significant water shortages.
d. Prolonged drought in the Horn of Africa has had severe consequences over the past decade.
e. Local communities, heavily reliant on agriculture and livestock, have been forced to migrate in search of water and food, putting immense pressure on cities and receiving areas.