thermal anomalies pantanal brazil june 8 2024

Historic floods, tenfold increase in wildfires and now a potential extreme drought make triple suffering for Brazil

ByMehak Kalra

After historic floods recently claimed 172 lives in coastal Brazil, the country now faces a new crisis as fires rage through the Pantanal wetlands. These fires have surged nearly tenfold compared to the same period last year, setting the stage for a potential catastrophe worse than the devastating fires of 2020. With severe to extreme drought conditions expected, the situation is becoming increasingly dire.

lake kariba satellite image april 4 2024

Historic drought impacting over 1 million ha (2.5 million acres) of crops, Zambia

ByTeo Blašković

Zambia is in the throes of an unprecedented drought, prompted by El Niño, resulting in the driest February recorded since 1981. This natural disaster has compelled the President to declare a state of emergency, with 84 districts suffering and over 1 million ha (2.47 million acres) of crops devastated, causing widespread shortages in essential resources including food and water.

Spain's historic drought leaves Sau Reservoir dried to a trickle march 2024

Historic drought drains crucial Sau Reservoir to a trickle, Spain

ByTeo Blašković

Spain’s Catalonia region is experiencing its worst drought on record, with the Sau Reservoir, a crucial water source, severely depleted as seen in March 2024 satellite images. The past three years have marked the driest period since 1914, prompting the Catalan government to declare a drought emergency on February 1, 2024, and impose water consumption restrictions on its residents and businesses.