Drought
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Africa
Somalia: Drought Pushes Millions Into Crisis, IOM Warns
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) warned Wednesday that worsening drought conditions are driving millions of people in Somalia into…
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Africa
Somalia: Millions Exposed to Hunger, Displacement Due to Drought (UN)
Somalia is facing a rapidly worsening drought crisis. Large regions of the country have dried out after four failed rainy…
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Environment
Nearly 900 Million Poor People Directly Exposed to Climate Shocks, UN Warns
Almost 80 percent of the world’s poor — nearly 900 million people — are directly exposed to intensifying climate hazards,…
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Environment
Record Drought in August Across Europe and Mediterranean Coasts
With more than half (53%) of soils affected by drought, August 2025 was the driest month in Europe and the…
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Environment
Brazil’s Amazon saw highest number of fires in 17 years: agency
Brazil’s Amazon rainforest experienced its highest number of fires in 17 years in 2024, government data published Wednesday showed, after…
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International
Ecuador Extends Drought-induced Power Cuts To 14 Hours a Day
Starting Friday, power outages in Ecuador will increase from eight to fourteen hours per day due to the worst drought…
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Environment
Colombia: Amazon River’s Water Levels Plummet by 90% Due to Drought
The Amazon River, which flows in southeastern Colombia along the borders with Peru and Brazil, has seen a staggering 90%…
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