Keywords: Drought
Turkish airstrikes in northeast Syria, a region already grappling with severe drought, have disrupted access to electricity and water for over a million people, exacerbating an existing humanitarian crisis. Experts have raised concerns that these actions may constitute violations of international law.......
Facing an 11% drop in olive oil production due to consecutive droughts, Morocco has taken a significant step to secure its domestic supply by authorizing the import of 10,000 tons of Brazilian olive oil by the end of 2024. This move was warmly welcomed by the Brazilian government as a notable advancement......
The Amazon basin is facing an unprecedented drought that has severely impacted more than 420,000 children across Brazil, Colombia, and Peru, according to a report from UNICEF. This alarming situation has resulted in "dangerous levels" of water scarcity, disrupting essential services and threatening......
The Amazon basin, a region vital to global climate regulation and biodiversity, is facing an unprecedented crisis as water levels in its rivers reach an all-time low. The Brazilian Geological Service (SGB) has reported that the ongoing drought has pushed many of these vital waterways to their limits,......
Morocco's General Directorate of Meteorology has issued a red weather alert, warning of "very heavy" thunderstorms set to impact several provinces across the country. The severe weather event, expected to begin today and continue through Sunday, promises to bring significant rainfall and......
Namibia is set to undertake a significant wildlife cull, targeting over 700 animals, including elephants, to address the severe drought that has left nearly half of its population facing acute food insecurity. This unprecedented move aims to provide much-needed sustenance to drought-stricken communities......
In the face of mounting water scarcity, Morocco's Rabat-Sale-Kenitra region is taking bold steps to address its growing water deficit. The region has embraced an innovative approach by implementing a network of wastewater treatment plants (STEPs) to generate valuable water resources. This groundbreaking......
Morocco's plans to expand its cloud seeding program have raised eyebrows across the Mediterranean, particularly in Spain. The North African nation's efforts to combat severe drought through artificial rainfall enhancement are now under scrutiny due to potential regional impacts. According to......
In response to Morocco's escalating drought, authorities in the Casablanca-Settat region have reinstated a directive to close traditional public baths, or hammams, three days a week. This measure, outlined by the Ministry of Interior, aims to conserve water amidst severe shortages. These closures,......
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