Drought
Kemp declares emergency for 91 Georgia counties as Highway 82 and Pineland Road wildfires burn more than 39,500 acres
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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.
The South African Weather Service has updated its forecast to predict below-normal rainfall in the southwestern and southern coastal parts during winter until August. This drier outlook raises concerns for the winter wheat crop amid rising fuel and fertiliser prices linked to the Iran conflict. Eastern coastal areas may see above-normal rain, heightening flood risks.
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Much of the Western United States has experienced one of its warmest winters on record, leaving snowpack at historic lows and prompting warnings of drought and wildfires this summer. An early March heat wave pushed temperatures into triple digits across multiple states. Experts describe the conditions as unprecedented, with no historical parallels.
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Mutahi Kagwe announced a commitment from Zambia to supply up to one million 90kg bags of maize to Kenya. The move aims to prevent shortages as unga prices rise due to drought and farmers hoarding grain. A 90kg bag of maize now sells for Ksh4,200, while a 2kg packet of unga retails at Ksh160.
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The national government has launched a plan to support Muslim families facing hardships as they prepare for Ramadan, expected to begin next week. This initiative aims to ease financial burdens during the holy month of fasting, particularly in drought-affected areas. Security measures have been intensified to ensure public safety amid heightened activities.
A severe drought gripping northern Kenyan counties, particularly Mandera, has led to livestock deaths and water shortages, heightening concerns about President William Ruto's promise to build 200 dams. Residents and county leaders report significant losses, as the government announces Sh6 billion in aid. The situation stems from three consecutive failed rainy seasons.
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A fresh warning from disaster authorities signals trouble ahead for millions of people in Ethiopia. The Bega season has delivered below-normal rainfall across key regions, leading to rising food insecurity in 12 districts. Officials warn that this could impact over 10 million people as crops and pastures wither.
Corpus Christi faces potential water emergency amid severe drought
March 06, 2026 12:16Turkana councilors appeal for aid to 120,000 families facing hunger
February 23, 2026 21:03USDA freezes $400 million drought aid for irrigation districts
February 22, 2026 16:14Geoffrey Ruku cautions chiefs and MCAs over drought resource misuse
February 20, 2026 01:06Nelson Mandela Bay needs more engineers to tackle water leaks
February 08, 2026 04:50Winde welcomes national disaster declaration over Western Cape drought
February 03, 2026 23:16Kenya Met addresses concerns over March-May long rains
February 03, 2026 21:09Mexico-US follow-up deal sets Rio Grande annual water minimum amid 1944 Treaty talks
January 30, 2026 01:51Sierra snowpack drops but reservoirs remain full
January 23, 2026 19:18Mossel Bay municipality promises year-long water supply despite low rainfall