Drought

Inflation in Argentina surges past 100 percent in historic spike
The country’s inflation has not surpassed 100 percent in over three decades, as value of Argentina’s currency plummets.
Published On 14 Mar 2023
Argentina’s grain harvest suffers under worst drought in 60 years
Already struggling under spiralling inflation, the South American country faces a decline in grain, its main export.
Published On 9 Mar 2023
California drought levels recede in the face of winter storms
About half of the state has been lifted out of drought conditions by a series of storms that have drenched the region.
Published On 2 Mar 2023
Drought in Horn of Africa worse than in 2011 famine
Below-normal rainfall is expected over the next three months in parts of Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia.
Published On 22 Feb 2023

Al Jazeera speaks to UN expert Lis Mullin Bernhardt about need to adapt to historic drought’s impact on key US waterway.

A series of atmospheric rivers covered the parched state with an estimated 121 trillion litres of water.

The US state has been hit by heavy rain and flooding but experts warn it may not be enough to counteract climate change.

Conflicts within and outside Africa impacted the continent in 2022, but multiple peaceful transitions offered hope.

Somalia is grappling with its worst drought in 40 years; it’s taking a toll on women’s and girls’ reproductive health.

As water levels dropped in Europe, ancient river stones once again emerged to tell their centuries-old tales of despair.

Essential Middle East examines the Middle East water crisis and how it could lead to future conflicts.

Farming and tourism drained the aquifer feeding Doñana lagoon, and climate change brought prolonged drought this year.

Hundreds of animals have died in Kenyan wildlife preserves during East Africa’s worst drought in decades.

Floods that wreaked havoc across Pakistan after years of high temperatures have left chilli farmers struggling.

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