Tag: Water Management
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Orange and Zambezi rivers show higher January water levels in 2026 vs 2025
January 2026 river levels up for Orange and Zambezi, down for Kavango and Kunene Water authorities have reported that water levels in the Orange and Zambezi rivers were higher in January 2026 than in January 2025, signaling a shift in regional hydrology. In contrast, the Kavango and Kunene rivers experienced declines over the same period,…
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California Drought-Free: A Quarter-Century Milestone
California is drought-free for the first time in 25 years For the first time in a quarter of a century, California is reporting drought-free conditions, a landmark shift that ends a long era of water scarcity, stringent conservation measures, and heightened sensitivity to rainfall patterns. The milestone, described by state water officials as a culmination…
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California drought-free: A milestone after 25 years
California reaches a drought-free milestone after 25 years For the first time in a quarter of a century, California is reported to be drought-free. This milestone comes after decades of water shortages, heightened by shifting climate patterns and evolving land and water management policies. While the news offers a moment of relief, scientists and policymakers…
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Queensland Drought Crisis: Tens of Thousands of Cattle Stranded by Waterlogged Plains
Overview: A Drought Within the Flooded Outback In a stark and troubling tableau, tens of thousands of cattle in north-west Queensland have found themselves stranded on submerged plains. Surrounded by fresh water and grass yet unable to reach it, many are dying of thirst and starvation as the landscape morphs into a grid of damp…
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January-March Hot and Dry Forecast: Rain in Spots, Met Office Says
Overview: Hot and dry with pockets of relief The Met Office has issued a forecast indicating that the January–March period will be predominantly hot and dry across most regions. While the general pattern points to high temperatures and limited rainfall, forecasters note that a few areas should expect occasional showers and brief wet spells. This…
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Hot and Dry Months Ahead: Met Office Forecast for January–March
Overview: A predominately hot and dry spell ahead The Met Office has released its latest forecast for the January–March period, painting a clear picture for much of the country: the weather will be hot and dry for most days, with only hints of relief from rainfall in scattered areas. While a few regions may experience…
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Drought-Stricken Forests: Southern Israel’s Grim, Gray Landscape
Introduction: A Forest Under Siege by Drought In southern Israel, a once-lush expanse of trees is losing its color and vitality. The Sansana Forest, part of the Yatir region, has become a stark example of how prolonged drought, heat waves, and shifting climate patterns are reshaping landscapes that locals consider a vital part of their…
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Regional Launch of Europe’s Environment 2025: Two Decades of Partnership with EEA Cooperating Countries
Regional launch marks two decades of environmental partnership The regional launch of Europe’s Environment 2025 celebrated a milestone: twenty years of collaboration between the European Environment Agency (EEA) and its cooperating countries in Southeast Europe. The event brought together EEA Executive Director Leena Ylä-Mononen and senior environmental representatives from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro,…
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Food Security in Africa: Tackling the Water Infrastructure Crisis Through Legal and Financial Strategies
Overview: Why Water Infrastructure Drives Africa’s Food Security Food security in Africa is inextricably linked to reliable water infrastructure. From irrigation systems and storage to urban water supply and climate-resilient drainage, water access shapes crop yields, price stability, and rural livelihoods. When water infrastructure lags, farmers struggle with unpredictable seasons, wastewater and drought, while cities…
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Northeast BC Water Crunch: Should Big Users Pay More to Pump Groundwater?
Water scarcity tightens its grip on northeast British Columbia In Dawson Creek and the surrounding rural pockets of northeast British Columbia, a quiet but urgent crisis is reshaping how communities think about water. Over the past five years, farmers have watched wells run dry and filters clog with black sand, a symptom of deeper changes…