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Effects of El Niño phenomenon could extend in the Philippines

Published on: March 20, 2024
10:10

Manila, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) The number of provinces in the Philippines affected by the El Niño Phenomenon is expected to increase to more than 70 in the next three months, despite the weakening of the climatic physical process, a government source informed today.

Cuba’s INRH implements 206 works to mitigate drought

Published on: March 13, 2024
10:04

Havana, Mar 13 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's National Institute of Hydraulic Resources (INRH) has reportedly been carrying out, since 2023, an estimated 206 hydraulic works to mitigate the effects of drought in the country.

Fires increase in El Salvador in 2024

Published on: March 7, 2024
00:45

San Salvador, Mar 7 (Prensa Latina) Fires in El Salvador increased by 25 percent in 2024 with a high incidence in dry undergrowth, firefighters reported.

Trinidad and Tobago’s worst drought ever

Published on: March 5, 2024
16:34

Port of Spain, Mar 5 (Prensa Latina) The Director of Operations of the Water and Sewerage Authority Shaira Ali warned on Tuesday that Trinidad and Tobago has been experiencing its worst drought ever.

Food and electricity production in crisis due to drought in Zambia

Published on: March 1, 2024
10:46

Lusaka, Mar 1 (Prensa Latina) Both food production and electricity generation are devastated, admitted the President of Zambia, Hakainde Hichilema, when he declared a national emergency due to the brutal drought that is devastating the country.

El Salvador reports 76 percent deficit in rainfalls in January

Published on: February 17, 2024
00:30

San Salvador, Feb 17 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN) of El Salvador recorded a 76-percent decrease in rainfalls than the annual average, according to a report.

Afghanistan faces worst drought in 30 years

Published on: February 7, 2024
14:22

Kabul, Feb 7 (Prensa Latina) Several international non-profit organizations warned in a joint statement about the lack of rainfall and worsening weather conditions in Afghanistan.

Barcelona and surrounding areas in emergency due to drought

Published on: February 1, 2024
10:29

Barcelona, Feb 1 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Government of Catalonia, Pere Aragonés, today declared the emergency phase in Barcelona and its metropolitan area, due to the historic drought it is suffering. A measure that was seen coming owing to the lack of rainfall in a sustained manner, which has left the water reserves at a critical level, in this region of northeastern Spain.

Severe drought affects Europe and Africa

Published on: January 30, 2024
00:45

Brussels, Jan 30 (Prensa Latina) Territories of Spain, Italy, Greece and North Africa are affected by the drought that has hit southern Europe.

Wildfire consumes ecological reserve in Ecuador

Published on: January 28, 2024
10:27

Quito, Jan 28 (Prensa Latina) A wildfire in the northern Ecuadorian province of Carchi is still active on Sunday on the grounds of the ecological reserve El Angel.

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