drought

1. IntroductionLocated in the northeastern Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (NE-QTP), the source region of three major rivers (i.e., Yangtze River, Yellow River, and Mekong River) is an important component of the “water tower” of East Asia .…

Although the NDVI, EVI, TVI, SAVI, TCG, DSWI, and TCW revealed a large-scale drop in vegetation vigor and canopy water content all over the analyzed area, that is, the response of Norway spruce to severe drought occurred in 2012 (Figure…

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change. Drought in southern Africa NATIONAL DISASTERS: An ongoing extreme drought in southern Africa…

It has been estimated that over 90% of seeding attempts globally fail, and the new drought tool can help improve that statistic. In this photo, seeds were drilled as part of oil & gas pad reclamation. The drilling was…

USGS groundwater and surface water monitoring data contributed to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection's (PaDEP) March 6, 2024, lifting of all drought watches and warnings for Pennsylvania counties. 

1. IntroductionThe introduction section begins by discussing the advantages of using attribute (or instance) weighting instead of attribute (or instance) selection. It also highlights the challenges associated with attribute (or…

MANGWE, Zimbabwe —  Delicately and with intense concentration, Zanyiwe Ncube poured her small share of precious golden cooking oil into a plastic bottle at a food aid distribution site deep in rural Zimbabwe. "I don't want to lose a…

The UK will be increasingly tested by more droughts like 2022, emphasising the importance of being prepared for similar extreme weather in future, say scientists who have analysed that summer’s events.The newly published study by the UK…

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This in effect abolishes the monitoring of UN sanctions against the country, more commonly known as North Korea, blocking the extension of the panel for another year.Russia’s Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia said the sanctions regime adopted…

In the last year, the Bolivian people have had to cope with devastating floods, the hottest year on record, and the most severe drought in their history.Over two million people suffered from the lack of rain, while the storms left over…

For Immediate Release November 25, 1998 (WEST TRENTON, N.J.) - Extremely dry weather since mid-July has prompted the Delaware River Basin Commission to initiate conservation measures to preserve water storage in major reservoirs. As of…

Multiple crises worsened by climate change threaten lives of 45 million childrenAs a prolonged heatwave and drought grip several countries in Eastern and Southern Africa, UNICEF is sounding the alarm on the dire situation faced by…

For Immediate Release December 14, 1998 (WEST TRENTON, N.J.) - Dry weather stretching back to mid-July triggered a drought warning today in the Delaware River Basin as storage in three major water-supply reservoirs dipped to unseasonably…

For Immediate Release December 23, 1998 (WEST TRENTON, N.J.) - The Delaware River Basin entered the second stage of drought warning today as storage levels in three major water supply reservoirs located at the Delaware River's headwaters…

For Immediate Release January 5, 1999 (WEST TRENTON, N.J.) - The Delaware River Basin Commission declared a conditional drought emergency today to address a prolonged water shortage, brought on by a dogged dry spell that has carried over…

For Immediate Release February 2, 1999 (WEST TRENTON, N.J) - A drought warning, which resulted in tightened water supplies for New York City and portions of New Jersey, ended today, the result of recent drenching rains and melting…

Dust being carried by the wind from the Saharan desert over the Canary Islands and Cabo Verde in January 2024European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery Dust blown from the arid expanses of the Sahara desert is…

For Immediate Release August 18, 1999 (WEST TRENTON, N.J.) – The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) took emergency actions today to deal with unprecedented drought conditions, including a decision to marshal water supplies in state…

For Immediate Release September 30, 1999 (WEST TRENTON, N.J.) - Two major storms that unleashed heavy rains along the East Coast and recent showers prompted the Delaware River Basin Commission to lift drought emergency actions it had put…

For Immediate Release December 3, 2001 (WEST TRENTON, N.J.) – Storage in three large water supply reservoirs at the headwaters of the Delaware River has dropped from drought warning to drought levels, automatically triggering additional…

For Immediate Release November 6, 2001 (WEST TRENTON, N.J.) - Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) Executive Director Carol R. Collier today announced that Upper Delaware Basin reservoir storage has…

For Immediate Release December 3, 2001 (WEST TRENTON, N.J.) - Storage in three large water supply reservoirs at the headwaters of the Delaware River has dropped from drought warning to drought levels, automatically triggering additional…

For Immediate Release December 18, 2001 (WEST TRENTON, N.J.) - With reservoir storage and ground water supplies well below seasonable averages, the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) today declared a drought emergency in the 13,539…

1. IntroductionWater governance in northwestern Europe has traditionally focused on flood risk prevention and management and on improving water quality . However, three consecutive dry summers (2018, 2019, and 2020) also showed that…

Substantial overnight burning in North America, 2017–2020. OBE = overnight burning event. Credit: Nature (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-07028-5…

March 17, 2024 | Proclamation TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME:  WHEREAS, I, GREG ABBOTT, Governor of the State of Texas, issued a disaster proclamation on July…

Climate Engine is partnering with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to guide drought planning on BLM-managed lands with support from NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System (NIDIS) Reno, Nev.…

Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island had their 35th, 28th, and 18th driest spring, respectively, in 128 years, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. All three states received below average precipitation…

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s Cropped. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food and nature over the past fortnight. This is an online version of Carbon Brief’s…

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Jeanine Jones, Interstate Resources Manager for the California Department of Water Resources. California, the country’s most populated state, is in the midst of a three-year drought that may prove to be one…

1. IntroductionDrought, a pervasive and recurrent natural hazard, profoundly impacts diverse facets of human endeavors globally . The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, in its Sixth Assessment Report, emphasizes that climate…

For Immediate Release September 24, 2010 (WEST TRENTON, N.J.) -- The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) today issued a lower basin drought warning for the portion of the watershed downstream from Montague, N.J. “Low flows in the…

For Immediate Release November 1, 2010 (WEST TRENTON, N.J.) -- The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) announced that it has terminated the lower basin drought warning for the portion of the watershed downstream from Montague, N.J.…

The Pennsylvania Drought Condition Monitoring Application shows the current drought status for each county and hydrologic conditions for precipitation, streamflow, groundwater levels, and Palmer Drought-Severity Index used by…

Nature-based solutions are now being explored for international water resource management, disaster risk reduction, and climate change adaptation. Efforts to develop more sustainable, regenerative agricultural ecosystems, that maintain…

Warm weather dominated last month, and so did dry conditions across much of the state. In light of those unseasonable stretches, we look at how early spring has settled in this year. Feeling Warm in February Spring-like…

1. IntroductionIn the context of global warming, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as droughts, floods and high temperatures have increased significantly . Among many meteorological disasters, drought is one of…

South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe have recently published reports indicating a potential decline in grain harvest because of intense El Niño-induced dryness. These developments could put the entire Southern Africa maize supply chain…

The Alberta government says it will accept applications from municipalities and Indigenous communities across the province who want to design and construct projects that protect from flooding and drought. It is pegged to launch later…

3.1. Commonly Used Drought IndexesBased on considerations such as the physical mechanisms and computational complexity of various drought indices, this study selects the anomaly percentile index (PJP), SPI, SPEI, and CPZI to…

When stranded passengers coming to Mombasa from Lamu boarded speed boats following a heavy down pour on December 8, 2023. Asha Mumina Hussein, 27, was at home with her two children when water gushed into her house and completely…

1. IntroductionThe emerging impacts of climate change present a growing threat to agricultural crops, especially in tropical and sub-tropical regions. Drought stress stands out as a critical factor negatively influencing crop growth and…

Rewilding is the large-scale restoration of ecosystems to the point where nature is allowed to take care of itself. It seeks to reinstate natural processes and, where appropriate, missing species, thereby enabling them to shape the…

NIDIS, NOAA’s National Integrated Drought Information System, has launched a redesigned U.S. Drought Portal to better serve stakeholders, decision makers, the media, and the public.  The new website, Drought.gov, features updated content…

Commission Schedules Public Hearing on Nov. 9, Urges Efficient Water Use and Public Cooperation With State-Issued AlertsFor Immediate Release October 26, 2016 (West Trenton, N.J.) -- Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) Executive…

For Immediate Release November 23, 2016 (West Trenton, N.J.) -- The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) at a special meeting today issued a special permit for coordinated operation of regional reservoirs, out-of-basin diversions, and…

For Immediate Release January 18, 2017 (West Trenton, N.J.) -- The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) today announced the termination of its drought management special permit in effect since Nov. 23, 2016, when the basin was placed…

Bonn, Germany, 21 February 2024 – This year’s Desertification and Drought Day, observed on 17 June, will focus on the future of land stewardship. Every second, an equivalent of four football fields of healthy land becomes degraded –…