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After historic floods, Brazil braces for severe drought

After historic floods, Brazil braces for severe drought

After torrential rains that sparked historic flooding in southern Brazil, the country expects a swing to severe drought in parts, the environment minister said Wednesday.
Central Highlands suffering from extreme drought

Central Highlands suffering from extreme drought

'There is nothing for me': Vietnam drought dries up income

'There is nothing for me': Vietnam drought dries up income

Searing heat returns to Vietnam for five days

Searing heat returns to Vietnam for five days

Strong heat returned to northern Vietnam Friday, with highs of 35-37 degrees Celsius expected to last around five days.
June 16, 2023 | 04:13 pm PT
HCMC struggles to ensure clean water supply amid climate change

HCMC struggles to ensure clean water supply amid climate change

Climate change, a rising population and excessive exploitation of groundwater are putting pressure on the clean water supplies of Ho Chi Minh City, experts have warned.
June 14, 2023 | 06:21 pm PT
Northern hydropower dams remain dry

Northern hydropower dams remain dry

Many hydroelectric dams in the north continue to languish without water, and have been forced to either stop power generation or run well below capacity.
June 13, 2023 | 08:47 pm PT
China issues first national drought alert, battles to save crops in extreme heatwave

China issues first national drought alert, battles to save crops in extreme heatwave

China issued its first national drought alert of the year as authorities battle forest fires and mobilize specialist teams to protect crops from scorching temperatures across the Yangtze river basin.
August 19, 2022 | 12:16 am PT
Mekong flowing at highest in years but drought feared later

Mekong flowing at highest in years but drought feared later

After four straight years of low flows the Mekong River recorded record water levels in the first four months of 2022.
May 17, 2022 | 10:00 pm PT
N.Korea mobilizes office workers to fight drought amid food shortages

N.Korea mobilizes office workers to fight drought amid food shortages

North Korea’s office workers and factory laborers have been dispatched to farming areas around the country to join a fight against drought, state media reported on Wednesday, amid concerns over prolonged food shortages.
May 4, 2022 | 06:13 pm PT
Mekong River water level rises amid dry season

Mekong River water level rises amid dry season

Lower Mekong River water levels have increased by 20-30 percent compared to the same period of previous years as China releases dam water.
April 25, 2022 | 03:30 am PT
Mekong riparian nations plan measures against changing water flows

Mekong riparian nations plan measures against changing water flows

Six riparian countries are expected to identify adaptation measures relating to the Mekong River's flow regime by the end of 2022, according to the Mekong River Commission (MRC).
March 13, 2022 | 09:28 pm PT
Absence of seasonal flooding washes away Mekong Delta livelihood

Absence of seasonal flooding washes away Mekong Delta livelihood

The enforced absence of annual flooding that Vietnam's Mekong Delta heavily depends on for agriculture and aquaculture has put the livelihoods of millions at stake.
November 15, 2021 | 06:00 pm PT
​Mekong countries to invest over $60 mln to improve state of river

​Mekong countries to invest over $60 mln to improve state of river

The Mekong River Commission has unveiled the financial component of a new strategy to address emerging challenges and improve the overall state of the river basin.
April 5, 2021 | 09:00 pm PT
2020 ties 2016 as hottest year on record

2020 ties 2016 as hottest year on record

2020 has tied 2016 as the hottest year on record, the European Union's climate monitoring service said Friday.
January 8, 2021 | 11:35 pm PT
Dam monitor could help Mekong countries put China on notice

Dam monitor could help Mekong countries put China on notice

The Mekong Dam Monitor's impact will depend on how downstream countries use it, experts say.
December 28, 2020 | 09:00 pm PT
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