Tag #Drought

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Iran's Water Crisis: 'Day Zero' Looms in Tehran

Years of drought and mismanagement have pushed Iran's water reserves to historic lows, leading to widespread water shortages and power outages, with Tehran potentially facing 'Day Zero' within weeks.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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MIT Engineers Test Air-to-Water Technology in Death Valley

Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineers tested a new device in Death Valley that extracts drinking water from the air using a hydrogel-based material, producing around two-thirds of a cup per day.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Devastating Drought Exacerbates Syria's Post-War Food Crisis

A decades-long drought in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East has severely impacted Syria, where a drastically reduced wheat harvest, following a protracted civil war, threatens the nation's food security and necessitates heavy reliance on expensive imports.

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Lake Mead Nears Crisis Point Amidst Colorado River Drought

Nevada congresswoman Susie Lee warns of "crunch time" for a seven-state deal to address the critically low water levels in Lake Mead, which supplies water to millions, as current river management rules expire next year.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Netherlands Records Top 5 Warmest Summer in 2025

The summer of 2025 in the Netherlands ranked among the top 5 warmest summers on record, with an average temperature of 18.5 degrees Celsius in June, July, and August, exceeding the 30-year average by over one degree.

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Data Center Boom in Drought-Hit Mexico Raises Water Scarcity Concerns

Driven by AI demand and strategic location, Mexico's Querétaro state is experiencing a data center boom attracting over \$10 billion in investment over the next decade, despite a century-worst drought impacting local water supplies and raising ethical questions about resource allocation.

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Lightning Strikes Fuel Worsening Wildfire Crisis in US West

A new study reveals a dramatic increase in lightning-caused wildfires in the US West, driven by climate change, resulting in more deaths, air quality issues, and strained emergency resources.

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Extreme Drought Impacts River Ecosystem in England

England's prolonged summer heatwaves have caused severe drought conditions, impacting the East Allen river ecosystem, with visible effects on water levels, plant life, and animal behavior.

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Life on Land
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Vijayapura's Reforestation Project Combats Drought and Extreme Heat

In Vijayapura, India, a multi-million dollar public-private partnership has planted forests, restored water sources, and lowered temperatures by 0.6 degrees Celsius since 2017, improving the environment and community engagement.

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Devastating Drought Cripples Iraq's Chibayish Marshes, Threatening Livelihoods and Biodiversity

Decades-long drought, exacerbated by upstream damming and record heat, has decimated Iraq's Chibayish marshes, a UNESCO World Heritage site, causing displacement, economic hardship for local communities, and a drastic decline in biodiversity.

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Life on Land
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France Experiences Widespread Drought Crisis

As of August 29, 2025, 45 French departments are facing a severe drought crisis, more than double the number in 2024, impacting water access and agriculture due to an exceptionally hot summer and low rainfall.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Severe Drought Cripples Konya Plain's Dams, Threatening Agriculture and Ecosystem

Konya Plain, a crucial agricultural region in Turkey, is experiencing its worst drought in 35 years, with water levels in several key dams, including Altınapa Dam, dropping critically, threatening the ecosystem and agricultural production; the situation highlights the need for immediate water conser...

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