The Earth’s water system is out of balance. Freshwater reserves are declining and most rivers have not been in balance for the past seven years, a new UN report shows. The main message is that water availability has decreased in recent years, says SMHI hydrologist Yeshewatesfa Hundecha.
SwedenThe El Niño weather phenomenon is in full swing and is expected to cause weather disruptions until at least February next year, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
SwedenThe world's nations are gathering for a new climate summit, where the challenges of reaching the 1.5-degree target are crucial for the future of the planet. This is a moral failure – and deadly negligence, says UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
SwedenMore powerful rainfall and more periods with severe drought. That is what awaits the world, the World Meteorological Organization WMO states in a new report.
SwedenHundreds of people lost their lives and millions were affected by weather disasters in Africa last year. Crop failure, flooding and power outages were the effects when heavy rainfall, drought and cyclones hit the continent.
SwedenThe levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere reached record levels in 2023, warns the UN.
SwedenMore chaotic weather conditions await. Last year, heatwaves led to the world's rivers having their lowest levels in 33 years, while other parts of the planet were hit by floods. The water is becoming more unpredictable, says WMO chief Celeste Saulo.
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