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WMO: The world’s water cycle is increasingly erratic

Published on: September 18, 2025
10:23

Geneva, Sept 18 (Prensa Latina) The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warns in a new report published today that the world is moving from drought to flood, and the water cycle is becoming increasingly erratic and extreme.

Ecuador: 5-7-hour-long blackouts a day in December

Published on: December 2, 2024
00:30

Quito, Dec 2 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorians welcomed December on Sunday with blackouts that will last at least five to seven hours a day during the first week of the month.

Forest fire ravages National Park in Ecuador

Published on: November 15, 2024
15:51

Quito, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) A large forest fire is ravaging Cajas National Park, a protected area in southern Ecuador.

Ecuador’s capital starts water rationing in face of drought

Published on: November 13, 2024
10:46

Quito, Nov 13 (Prensa Latina) The mayor of the Ecuadorian capital, Pabel Muñoz, reported that from today water rationing begins in Quito due to the low reserves of the supply systems amid the drought.

Ecuador faces worst drought in 61 years

Published on: September 22, 2024
12:05

Quito, Sep 22 (Prensa Latina) Ecuador is facing the worst drought in 61 years and the effects on the country's water resources have caused the return of blackouts, according to authorities.

Brazil without truce by forest fires and drought

Published on: September 14, 2024
14:41

Brazil, Sep 14 (Prensa Latina) Brazil ends a week under contingency to respond to the worst drought in seven decades, and the spread of forest fires in environmental sanctuaries such as the Amazon, which also harm neighboring countries.

Brazilian states declare emergency situation due to drought

Published on: August 6, 2024
08:44

Brasilia, Aug 6 (Prensa Latina) At least 14 municipalities in six Brazilian states declared a state of emergency due to the drought, reported the Secretariat of Civil Protection and Defense.

Cuba calls on to address desertification and drought

Published on: June 17, 2024
11:11

Havana, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez urged to face desertification and drought because of their close relationship with the preservation of biodiversity and ecosystems.

Global call for sustainable land management

Published on: June 17, 2024
10:47

Berlin, Jun 17 (Prensa Latina) Mobilizing all generations to support sustainable land management is the central theme of the Desertification and Drought Day celebrated today amid the global effort to combat this scourge.

Uruguay quantifies underground waters in anticipation of La Niña

Published on: June 11, 2024
00:46

Montevideo, Jun 11 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Environment is expecting the arrival of the La Niña phenomenon and its aftermath, particularly drought events.

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