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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.
1 Mar 2022 LISBON, Portugal
Drought In Portugal Intensifies
Emergency allocation to assist cattle farmers; Portugal and Spain appeal to European Union for assistance
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.
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
21 Nov 2021 DAMASCUA, Syria
Turkey Blocks Khabur River: Millions Affected
Climate change-linked extreme drought, continued armed conflict in the region, and up-stream blockage aggravate water shortages in rural Syria.
23 Jul 2021 Tehran, Iran
Iran Water Crisis: Deaths Amid Violent Protests
Iran's worst drought in five decades has devastated agriculture and livestock farming and led to power blackouts across the country. Authorities claim the situation is the result of reduced rainfall and increased electricity consumption. Protesters blame government mismanagement of resources and the resulting economic impact, with inflation rising to more than 50 Percent.
8 Jun 2021 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Brazil: Worst Drought In Nine Decades Threatens Crop Transportation
Government to reduce number of cargo ships permitted on the Parana River basin, part of Brazil’s fourth- largest waterway for cargo transport. Restrictions could impact Brazil’s agriculture sector, particularly in the major farming states of Goias, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais and Sao Paulo which rely on the 2,400km waterway for crop transportation.
2 Jun 2021 Sao Paulo, Brazil
Brazil Drought Threatens Electricity Supply And Crop Yields
Persistent dry weather in central and southern Brazil has led to a water scarcity warning, rising electricity prices, falling crop yields and the threat of wildfires. Lowest reservoir levels since 2015 cause headache for the country's largest electricity source, while commodities markets see hike in sugar and coffee futures.
26 May 2021 MOGADISHU, Somalia
Somalia In 2021: Conflict, Climate Change, Human Displacement
Drought-like weather patterns, locust infestation and continued armed conflict challenge Somalia in 2021. UN agency calls for renewed efforts to respond and prepare.
25 May 2021 Tehran, Iran
Iran Drought: Water Shortages, Energy Chaos, Crypto Miners
Hydro dams at 50 Percent capacity, leading to power outages across the country and prompting authorities to ship water to worst-hit regions. Meanwhile cryptocurrency miners consume massive quantities of electricity amid allegations that the country is using them to circumvent trade sanctions.
4 May 2021 TEL AVIV
Remaining Pollution Threat In Israel Streams
Since 1997, much research and monitoring has gone into addressing the primary pollutants in Israel’s streams: sewage, animal waste, agricultural drainage, and summer droughts.
7 Apr 2021 TEL AVIV, Israel
Israel Delays On Routine Jordanian Water Request
Water Sharing Arrangement Sates Back To 1994 Peace Treaty. Jordan Drought Continues. Natanyahu's Fractious Relationship With King Abdullah.