All articles tagged with #drought
Originally Published 2 days ago — by The Guardian
California is officially drought-free for the first time in 25 years due to recent heavy rainfall and winter storms, filling reservoirs and alleviating drought conditions, though snowpack levels remain below average, leaving some uncertainty about future water supply.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by CNN
The western US is experiencing a severe snow drought due to record-high temperatures and lack of snowfall, threatening water supplies, increasing wildfire risks, and impacting outdoor industries, with experts warning that ongoing climate shifts could worsen long-term drought conditions and affect future events like the 2034 Winter Olympics in Utah.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by BBC
The US has suspended aid to Somalia after allegations that Somali officials destroyed a UN warehouse and seized food aid, which Somalia denies, claiming the warehouse was damaged during port expansion. The US, a major contributor to WFP, demands accountability before resuming assistance amid ongoing conflict and drought in Somalia.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by SummitDaily.com
Summit County in Colorado has recorded its lowest snowpack on record due to an unseasonably warm December, with temperatures among the hottest ever recorded in the state. Despite upcoming storms, the snow levels remain well below normal, exacerbating drought conditions across the region. Climate experts suggest that these warm and dry patterns are part of a broader trend linked to climate change.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by CBS News
Colorado's snowpack is at its lowest level in over 50 years, which could lead to drought conditions and water shortages if the season doesn't improve in the coming months, though there is still potential for recovery in the snow accumulation during February to April.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by AP News
Farmers in Hungary are using overflow water from a thermal spa to artificially flood land and create microclimates to combat severe drought and desertification in the region, aiming to raise groundwater levels and restore local vegetation amid increasing climate challenges.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
Southern California experienced its wettest Christmas in modern history, reversing last year's drought and fire risks, amid a broader pattern of climate-driven weather swings, with significant rainfall causing flooding, damage, and emergency responses across the region.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by Yahoo
Iran's capital Tehran faces an unprecedented water crisis due to a sixth consecutive year of drought, with fears of evacuation for its 15 million residents amid severe water shortages, worsened by overextraction, climate change, and systemic mismanagement.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by BBC
The UK is on track to record its hottest year ever in 2025, driven by human-caused climate change, with increased temperatures, droughts, and wildfires, reflecting a global trend of rising temperatures and extreme weather events.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Los Angeles Times
California's ski season is severely impacted by unseasonably warm and dry weather, with only a small fraction of normal snow levels, but an upcoming atmospheric river could bring significant snowfall, providing much-needed relief for water resources and the ski industry.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by The Guardian
The Tigris River in Iraq, vital for the country's ecology, culture, and history, is facing severe pollution, overuse, and shrinking due to dam construction, climate change, and mismanagement, threatening the survival of local communities and their ancient way of life.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Water levels in Mashhad's dams have fallen below 3% due to severe drought, prompting calls for reduced water consumption and raising concerns about potential water shortages in Iran's capital, Tehran, amid the country's worst drought in decades.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
A study reveals that a severe drought and heat wave in 2023 caused Lake Tefe in the Amazon to reach temperatures over 41°C, leading to the death of hundreds of dolphins and highlighting the broader impacts of climate change on tropical aquatic ecosystems.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Severe heatwaves and droughts in the Amazon have caused lakes to heat up beyond 40°C, leading to mass die-offs of endangered river dolphins and fish, with lakes shrinking significantly and temperatures rising faster than the global average, highlighting the urgent impact of climate change on these ecosystems.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by IranWire
Iran faces a severe water crisis as the Karaj Dam, supplying water to Tehran and nearby areas, is projected to run dry within 15 days due to dwindling storage and insufficient inflow, amid ongoing droughts and mismanagement.