The Paraguay river hit a record low this month due to drought upstream in brazil. The sharp decline in water levels is fueling a conflict between the country's fishers and rice farmers over water use. The national meteorology directorate expects the river to remain low until year-end.

Fishermen & Rice Farmers Clash Over Water as Paraguay River Dries Up

A record number of fires tore through Peru over the past few weeks wreaking havoc across the country's ecosystems as grasslands dry forests coastal areas and the Amazon were set Ablaze. The deadly fires have raised the global climate alarm.

Wildfires Ravage Peru's Ecosystems & Wildlife

Malawi's government has launched a food distribution drive, For over five million hunger-stricken people impacted by a drought exacerbated by climate change and the El Nino weather phenomenon.

Drought-Hit Malawi Offers Food Relief

A raging wildfire filled Ecuador's capital of Quito with smoke and is threatening homes, as authorities rushed to control the blaze at a time when a historic drought has stretched resources and patience.

Ecuador: Fire Breaks Out in Capital Quito

Ecuador will implement nationwide nighttime blackouts and teleworking in the public sector. This comes as the country has been hit by the worst drought in decades which is threatening the country's hydroelectric plants.

Ecuador Implements Electricity Rationing and Blackouts Amid Severe Drought

A group of Hungarian lawmakers and representatives of NGOs held a meeting, on a dried-out sandbank of the country's second largest river after the Danube. The meet was to highlight the severe impact of a drought in July and August that damaged key crops.

Hungarian lawmakers sound alarm over drought

This year’s drought, worsened by the El Nino weather phenomenon, is impacting 44% of Malawi’s agricultural land and 40% of its 20.4 million inhabitants, as reported by the World Food Programme (WFP).

44% of Malawi's crop area affected by drought

A new report exposes hypocrisy on part of wealthy, democratic countries in the global north – using harsh means to clamp down on climate protests while criticising similar harsh tactics being used by authorities in the global south. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

New report exposes hypocrisy of rich countries

What was once a flowing river is now drying up into a difficult, sunbaked path. In the Brazilian Amazon, Humaita villagers are walking across the hot sands of the Rio Madeira's riverbed to gather water, trade, or travel to nearby towns.

River dries in drought hit Brazilian Amazon

Namibia is set to kill more than 700 wild animals to feed its starving populations amid the worst drought that the region has seen in 100 years. Watch in for more details!

Namibia to kill over 700 wild animals to feed its people amid severe drought

A village in Greece that disappeared underwater 45 years ago has re-emerged due to the ongoing drought. Lake Mornos in central Greece is drying up, exposing the remains of the buildings that once stood there.

Greek village deliberately submerged 45 years ago reappears. 'A nightmarish situation'

Namibia, which is facing its worst drought in 100 years, is now planning to kill more than 700 wild animals, including elephants, hippos, and zebras. Why? For their meat, which will be distributed among people struggling to meet their basic food needs.

Namibia to cull over 700 elephants, hippos and other animals for meat. Here's why

Large parts of Mexico get dry or semi-dry climate at the best of times, the situation has turned worse in recent years. It has reached a state where residents pray and hope for even the slightest rain to fill depleted water reserves.

Drought parches Mexico: Drought imperils farmers and bees in Mexico's north

Drought in Mexico: Poor rains, farmer face tough times

While the ongoing drought has become a major challenge problem for Sicilian farmers, a new problem is starring them in the face, rainwater which can help them in irrigation is being dumped into the sea...

Drought-hit Sicily faces major challenge

Southern Africa is grappling with a severe drought exacerbated by the El Nino phenomenon, impacting nearly 68 million people, according to the Southern African development community. The drought has led to widespread food shortages, severely affecting countries such as Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia. The crisis stems from the region experiencing its driest February in a century, with rainfall plummeting to just 20% of usual levels.

Southern Africa faces devastating drought

Zimbabwe is hit by a severe drought leaving nearly 7.6 million people, almost half of the country's population in need of aid. Along with Zimbabwe, neighbouring countries of malawi and zambia are also facing drought which has worsened by the el-nino effect.

Zimbabwe hit by a severe drought

China is facing extreme weather. Floods and drought struck nation at the same time. Heavy rains have soaked vast areas of the country over the past week.

China faces dual catastrophe; struck by floods and drought at the same time

China's National Meteorological Centre on Sunday issued an alert for high temperatures as multiple regions across the country experience sweltering heat, while many southern provinces issued severe flood warnings due to heavy rains.

China: Heavy rains & floods in South, drought fears due to heatwave in North

In Morocco, the economic crisis and the ongoing drought are resulting in an acute shortage of animals for the Eid sacrifices. Many Moroccans are returning empty-handed from the market.

Morocco prepares for Eid al-Adha as severe drought hits animal supplies

Olive oil which has doubled in price over the past two years as per a European Union report Watchers attribute the price surge to prolonged droughts in Olive-growing orchards in Spain.

Spain: Olive oil harvest decreases; Is climate change to blame?

Farmers in Philippines are left devastated due to the extreme temperatures that have put their crops and livelihood at risk. The temperature in the capital region is soaring to 37 degrees celcius, leaving them to produce quality fruits & vegetables.

Philippines: Filipino farmers struggle in drought, crop lands hit by heatwaves

A village settlement that dates back nearly 300 years, which was submerged by a dam in the 1970s, has resurfaced in the northern Philippines as a result of an extended period of drought.

300-year-old ancient submerged village rises from depths during severe Philippine drought

Conservation authorities on Friday (April 26) said that herds of endangered hippos, trapped in the mud of dried-up ponds, are at risk of dying in drought-hit Botswana.

Endangered hippos trapped in dried ponds amid African drought

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