Uruguay’s agricultural emergency persists as drought conditions intensify in 2023
Uruguay is grappling with a worsening drought crisis that has left 75 000 people affected across five departments and hit the agricultural sector hard.
Rhine River at Kaub drops below transit levels, Germany
On August 12, 2022, River Rhine in Kaub, Germany dropped below a key waterline level of 40 cm (15.7 inches), used as a benchmark for determining its navigability.
Extreme drought in Somalia displaces more than 1 million people
Extreme, multi-season drought in Somalia has displaced more than 1 million people, as of August 11, 2022.
FNSEA warns of a possible milk shortage in the coming months, France
French National Federation of Farmers’ Unions (FNSEA) is warning the country will most likely have a shortage of milk in the coming months as a result of the severe drought affecting the country.
Rhine River drops to record lows, restricting shipping and exacerbating the European energy crisis
The water level on the Rhine River as measured by the Emmerich gauge in northern Germany is at a record low for this time of year.
Drought and heat drive European electricity prices to all-time highs
Drought and heat have pushed European benchmark electricity prices to all-time highs on August 2, 2022. As a result, countries are relying even more on Russian gas to meet increased power demand instead of storing it for the coming winter season, as recently agreed in Brussels.
Southern Europe restricts drinking water access
Governments from Portugal to Italy are calling on citizens to limit water use to a bare minimum due to severe drought and scarce rainfall.
Po River at record-low levels, densely populated large fertile region of Italy suffering worst drought in 70 years, Italy
Unusually low levels of River Po – Italy’s largest river – are transforming the country’s large fertile region, affecting crop production and threatening the densely populated region with a serious drinking water shortage.
Lake Mead drought update by Sin City Outdoors, Nevada
Sin City Outdoors ventured out to Lake Mead in Nevada again, showing what lies down at the bottom of a rapidly declining lake. Lake Mead, filled by the Colorado River, is the source of nearly 90% of Southern Nevada’s water.
Worst drought in 40 years affecting Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia
The Horn of Africa is experiencing its fourth consecutive failed rain season and the worst drought since 1981. At least 15 million people across Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia are already affected and there are fears this number could jump to 20 million.