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30 Apr 2022 DAMASCUS, Syria
Syrian Rights Group Protests Euphrates Water Flow Reduction
Turkey's continued control of Euphrates River flows will a cause environmental and humanitarian catastrophe in face of severe drought in Syria. Unprecedented water shortages exacting toll on farmers and livestock producers.
5 Apr 2022 PHNOM PENH, Cambodia
Cambodia: Three Year Drought, Upstream Dam Construction Affects Phnom Penh Water Supply
Ongoing drought, coupled with rising global temperatures and extensive dam construction upstream in China and Laos have left thousands of residents in Cambodia's capital without sufficient access to clean and safe drinking water.
30 Mar 2022 DAKAR, Senegal
Water Aid Report: Groundwater Is Key To Climate Resilience In Africa
A new joint research report by the British Geological Survey and UK-based NGO, Water Aid, has positioned groundwater as a neglected defence against climate change. The researchers claim that there is enough groundwater under the African continent for most countries to survive at least five years of drought, and in some cases, more than 50 years.
1 Mar 2022 LISBON, Portugal
Drought In Portugal Intensifies
Emergency allocation to assist cattle farmers; Portugal and Spain appeal to European Union for assistance
1 Mar 2022 RABAT, Morocco
Morocco Drought Deepens; Agriculture Hard-hit
Government supports public awareness campaigns, water rationing, continued investment in desalination and food subsidies. Agriculture and tourism hard hit.
14 Feb 2022 LONDON
Copper Mining Giant To Cut Production
The drought not only is impacting miners, but also farmers and wine makers, which has led the authorities to reform the nation’s water code.
14 Feb 2022 LISBON
Portugese Drought Claims Hydropower Production
The Portuguese Institute of Meteorology (IPMA) warns that a drought, that started in November 2021, has worsened, with 54% of the country now in moderate drought, 34% in severe drought and 11% in extreme drought.
14 Feb 2022 BUENOS AIRES, Argentina
Parana River Hits 80-year Record Low Level
Historic drought has affected commodity transportation on the river, regional ecosystems, fishing industry and tourism and power production. Continuation of below-normal levels of precipitation anticipated.
14 Feb 2022 ROME, Italy
Drought Threatens Millions In Horn Of Africa
Twelve to 14 million people affected; mounting livestock losses; donor community has committed only 2 percent of requirements.
13 Feb 2022 KAMPALA, Uganda
Regional Water Forum: Importance Of Groundwater For Resilience
IGAD organizes 2nd Water Dialogue Forum on "Groundwater For Resilience"; the axis of groundwater for peace and stability, groundwater for climate change and resilience to drought
13 Jan 2022 SACRAMENTO CA
New Fines For Wasting Water
Voluntary water use reduction falls short of target; state-wide drought continues.
7 Jan 2022 MOGADISHU, Somalia
Somalia WASH Cluster Calls For $53 Million USD Through May 2022
Rrgent funding required to tackle water scarcity, displacement and disease brought on by catastrophic drought affecting millions of people throughout the country. Seasonal rains are predicted to fail for fourth consecutive year.