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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
The Sierra Nevada snowpack has fallen to 59% of its historical average after weeks of sunny weather following Christmas storms. Experts note that full reservoirs and the remaining winter months mitigate concerns. Ski resorts continue to operate smoothly with artificial snow support.
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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.
South African weather service forecasts drier winter for southwest
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