The most severe drought in 70 years of record keeping threatens the Horn of Africa with famine.
Published Dec 13, 2022
For much of the year, the salt pan is bone dry. But when the wet season brings abundant rains, the large, shallow basin becomes a temporary oasis.
Published Jan 21, 2020
The world’s largest reservoir now stands at its lowest level since 1996.
Published Dec 30, 2019
Diminished rainfall, combined with soaring temperatures, has jeopardized the food security and energy supplies of millions of people in the region.
Published Dec 16, 2019
Drought is apparent across much of East Africa after seasonal rains failed to deliver much moisture to the region.
Published May 30, 2019
Dry conditions are bringing food insecurity to several countries.
Published Mar 20, 2019Image of the Day Land Life Water Drought Human Presence Remote Sensing
After nearly running out of water in early 2018, the city’s reservoirs are being replenished by rain, conservation efforts, and engineering fixes.
Published Jul 16, 2018Image of the Day Land Water Drought Human Presence Remote Sensing
A multi-year drought, a growing population, and management choices have put the city’s water supply in a precarious position.
Published Jan 29, 2018
Reservoirs in the South African province are low after three years of unusually dry weather.
Published Nov 7, 2017
For elephants roaming the savanna in Kenya, drought can be a matter of life and death.
Published May 3, 2017
War, food distribution problems, and drought have come together to push millions of people to the brink of starvation.
Published Feb 28, 2017
The most important natural factor behind drought in the Sahel seems to be a cyclical shifting of ocean temperatures in the North Atlantic.
Published Sep 6, 2016
Low water levels on this Mozambique reservoir betrayed signs of drought stress in August 2016.
Published Aug 16, 2016
Following Ethiopia’s worst drought in decades, rainfall in 2016 is off to an uneven start.
Published Apr 19, 2016
Drought has struck a huge reservoir on the border Zambia and Zimbabwe, reducing the hydro power supply from Kariba dam .
Published Feb 12, 2016
Every year, a massive band of manmade fire emerges in satellite imagery of northern Sub-Saharan Africa in November.
Published Feb 9, 2016
Hot and dry conditions associated with a strong El Niño left experts wondering if a record agricultural drought was in the works.
Published Feb 3, 2016
