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The Kenya Meteorological Department has forecasted above-normal rainfall in central and western regions during the March-May long rains, offering hope to farmers and pastoralists in the country's food basket areas. However, experts warn that the driest regions, such as the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands, may not fully recover from the ongoing drought with these rains alone. The government has released about Ksh6 billion to aid the hardest-hit communities.
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Building on December's initial accord, Mexico and the US agreed to a minimum annual Rio Grande water supply of 350,000 acre-feet, addressing drought deficits and past shortfalls under the 1944 Water Treaty. The deal follows a call between Presidents Sheinbaum and Trump, with plans for debt repayment and monthly oversight to support border communities.
Iran's capital, Tehran, is facing severe water shortages due to an unprecedented drought, with rationing already in place for its 10 million residents. President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned of formal rationing or even evacuation if rains do not arrive by late November. The crisis highlights broader vulnerabilities in Iran's water management and climate challenges.
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イランは、数十年ぶりの最悪の干ばつの中で雨を誘発するための雲の種まき作戦を開始した。この干ばつはテヘランの避難を強いる可能性があり、作戦は11月15日に始まり5月まで続くが、専門家はそれがもたらす利益は控えめだと警告している。最近の雨がいくらかの緩和をもたらしたものの、気候要因と管理の不備により、水危機の根本原因は残っている。