Keywords: Drought


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......

Wildfires rage across Arizona and Europe in an unusually early and intense season

Wildfires are burning across multiple continents well ahead of the traditional summer peak, as prolonged drought and rising temperatures fuel an unusually early and aggressive fire season in both the United States and Europe. In Arizona, the Hazen Fire west of Phoenix near Buckeye had burned through......

Wildfires spread across the Northern Hemisphere weeks ahead of schedule

An unusually early wildfire season has taken hold across the Northern Hemisphere, with active fires burning from the American Southwest to central Europe. Drought conditions, record-low snowpack, and abnormally high temperatures have combined to create dangerous fire weather well before the traditional......

Europe braces for intense heat waves and prolonged drought in May

Europe is entering May with a highly volatile meteorological regime that combines unpredictable thunderstorms with unseasonably high temperatures. National and private weather forecasting services warn of a continental shift toward sustained heat, intensifying long-term water stress across diverse regions.......

North Korea faces severe and unusual drought threatening crops

North Korea is currently facing an “unusual” and “severe” drought, raising concerns about agricultural production and food security in the isolated country. According to official reports, dry conditions have persisted across large parts of the territory, a situation described......