Overall Green alert Drought for Congo Basin-2024
in Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo

Event summary

The drought has lasted for 3 months. Drought indicators suggest anomalies typical of mild to severe events.

GDACS ID DR 1016959
Name: Congo Basin-2024
Countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo
Start Date: End of Dec 2023
Duration: 133 days
Impact: Minor impact for agricultural drought in 172283 km2
More info: Global Drought Observatory

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What is the role of hydropower in a world facing increasing drought?2024-05-02T04:33+0200.

A drought fueled by the El Nino weather phenomenon has reduced reservoir water levels in hydropower plants, which both countries rely on for most of their electricity. This has led Ecuador to declare a state of emergency and institute power
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El Niño exit leaves a lasting impact on Southeast Asia's agricultural ... 2024-05-01T11:28+0200.

01/05/2024 Bangkok. As El Niño, a recurring climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean, bids farewell, its lingering effects are leaving a significant mark on agriculture across Southeast Asia. A new brief by the Food and Agriculture Organization
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Humanitarian Situation Monitoring, November 2023 | South Sudan2024-05-01T11:04+0200.

CONTEXT & RATIONALE. South Sudan relies on rainfed subsistence agriculture and extensively uses limited technology to produce goods (especially food) and services.1 As a consequence, South Sudan has a high dependence on importation of goods
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Scaling Anticipatory Action across Southeast Asia (April 2024)2024-05-01T06:35+0200.

El Niño exit leaves a lasting impact on Southeast Asia's agricultural systems, stressing the need for preventive measures. 01/05/2024 Bangkok As El Niño, a recurring climate pattern in the Pacific Ocean, bids farewell, its lingering effects
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