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Aerial view of raging wildfires in southeast Georgia destroying homes and forests, with firefighters responding amid thick smoke.

Kemp declares emergency for 91 Georgia counties as Highway 82 and Pineland Road wildfires burn more than 39,500 acres

25. huhtikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI AI:n luoma kuva Faktatarkistettu

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a 30-day state of emergency on April 25 for 91 counties as the Highway 82 and Pineland Road wildfires in the state’s southeast burned more than 39,500 acres combined and destroyed at least 122 homes and other structures, according to state forestry officials.

Arizona reservoir nearly vanishes after snowpack collapse

San Carlos Reservoir has dropped to less than 1 percent of capacity following an extreme lack of snow in the Gila River watershed. The low water levels triggered a massive fish kill and prompted an indefinite closure of the site on June 5, 2026.

Agriculture ministry allocates 146 billion pesos to mitigate El Niño

18. toukokuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Colombia's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development announced a 146 billion peso package of measures to protect the agricultural sector ahead of a possible El Niño arrival.

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Geoffrey Ruku cautions chiefs and MCAs over drought resource misuse

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Nelson Mandela Bay needs more engineers to tackle water leaks

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Leaders urge aid for Muslims in drought-hit areas during Ramadan

Kajiado elders predict rain using goat intestines

Maasai elders and weather experts have predicted rain in parts of Kajiado County between March and April 2026. This announcement offers hope to residents in the drought-stricken area. A traditional ritual took place on Thursday, involving the examination of a goat's intestines to forecast the weather.

Drought affects thousands in Mandera and Marsabit counties

16. helmikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

Mandera and Marsabit counties are severely hit by drought, endangering residents' lives and livestock due to water and pasture shortages. Mandera Commissioner James Chacha states the situation is worsening, with about 300,000 people affected. The county government is distributing water but demands exceed available resources.

Serran lumipeite pienenee mutta altaat pysyvät täysinä

Sierra Nevadan lumipeite on laskenut 59 prosenttiin historiallisesta keskiarvosta joulumyrskyjen jälkeisten viikkojen aurinkoisen sään jälkeen. Asiantuntijat toteavat, että täydet altaat ja jäljellä olevat talvikuukaudet lievittävät huolia. Hiihtokeskukset toimivat sujuvasti keinotekoisen lumen tukemana.

Mossel Bay municipality promises year-long water supply despite low rainfall

23. tammikuuta 2026 Raportoinut AI

The Mossel Bay Municipality in the Western Cape has assured residents of a full year's water supply, even as forecasts predict below-average rainfall this year. This comes amid ongoing drought conditions affecting the Garden Route and Little Karoo regions. The assurance is based on current average daily consumption levels.

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