Costa Rica Orders Power Rationing Amid Worst Drought in Decades
Facing its worst drought in five decades, Costa Rica announces power rationing as hydroelectric plants struggle amid severe lack of rainfall.
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Facing its worst drought in five decades, Costa Rica announces power rationing as hydroelectric plants struggle amid severe lack of rainfall.
Facing severe drought due to El Niño affecting 2.9 million people, the Philippines is considering cloud seeding to alleviate water scarcity, with 131 areas declaring a state of calamity.
The United Nations raises concerns as Zimbabwe declares a state of emergency amid severe drought, joining Zambia and Malawi in facing critical food shortages.
Australia could soon experience megadroughts lasting up to 20 years, according to new research from the Australian National University, highlighting the impact of climate change on the nation’s future.
Malawi has declared a state of disaster due to a severe El Nino-induced drought crippling food supplies in southern Africa. Millions face hunger as the region experiences its worst dry spell in decades.
El Niño-induced drought threatens southern Africa with large-scale food shortages, as FAO warns of significant declines in cereal production and potential grain imports.
Severe droughts in northern Botswana are causing hardship for wildlife, with increasing fatalities as water and food sources dwindle. Conservationists are sounding the alarm over this escalating crisis.
Kenya’s arid regions are facing disease outbreaks after recent El Nino rains, following one of the worst droughts in decades, as reported by the NDMA.
The Mediterranean faces an intensifying winter drought with below-average rainfall, affecting southern Europe and northern Africa. Over 45% of southern Europe is experiencing soil drought conditions.