Keywords: Drought


Six Southern French departments face ‘Very High’ wildfire risk as heatwave intensifies

Six departments in southern France have been placed under a "very high" wildfire danger alert for Wednesday as scorching temperatures, severe drought and strengthening winds combine to create critical fire conditions, according to Météo-France. The highest alert level applies......

Wildfires spread across western united states amid extreme heat and drought conditions

A series of large wildfires has swept across several areas in the western United States, fueled by extreme heat, prolonged drought, and strong winds that have accelerated the spread of flames across vast regions. In the state of Utah, the state forestry and public lands authority reported that several......

Major water supply disruption forces rationing in fes and Meknes

Authorities have introduced water rationing measures in the Moroccan cities of Fes and Meknes following a major disruption in the main water supply system serving the region. The shortage was triggered by a technical failure affecting the water transfer infrastructure linked to the Barrage Idriss Ier.......

Morocco secures €250 million to upgrade drinking water infrastructure

Morocco's National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has secured financing worth €250 million, equivalent to nearly 2.8 billion Moroccan dirhams, from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to modernize the country's drinking water production infrastructure.......

Morocco elevates water sovereignty as national strategic priority

Morocco has placed water sovereignty at the center of its long-term development agenda, framing water management as a core element of national resilience. Officials underlined that water policy now extends beyond technical resource allocation and sits within broader questions of economic stability, food......

Morocco’s dam reserves climb to nearly 76 percent capacity

Morocco’s dam system reached a total filling rate of 75.94 percent at the end of May 2026, reflecting a strong recovery in national water reserves after a period of water stress. The country now holds 12.93 billion cubic meters of water out of a total storage capacity of 17.03 billion cubic meters,......

Panama Canal rules out shipping restrictions despite drought concerns for 2026

The Panama Canal authority has stated that it does not currently plan to impose restrictions on vessel traffic in 2026, even if expected climate conditions linked to El Niño lead to reduced rainfall and potential water shortages. The canal, which connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, continues......

France recognizes natural disaster status in 221 municipalities after floods and droughts

The government of France has officially recognized a state of natural disaster in 221 municipalities following severe climate-related events, including droughts and flooding recorded in 2025 and early 2026. The decision was published in the official government gazette and covers several regions affected......

Asia braces for super El Niño as Middle East energy crisis deepens regional strain

Asia faces a convergence of crises that forecasters warn could strain energy systems, devastate agriculture, and push millions toward food insecurity. A potential super El Niño is forming in the Pacific just as the region grapples with a severe energy shortage triggered by the near-total closure......