Drought
UN climate report: ’Atlas of human suffering’ worse, bigger
Deadly with extreme weather now, climate change is about to get so much worse. It is likely going to make the world sicker, hungrier, poorer, gloomier and way more dangerous in the next 18 years with an "unavoidable" increase in risks, a new United Nations science report says.
And after that watch out.
Citing drought, US not to give water to California farmers
With California entering the third year of severe drought, U.S. federal officials have said they will not deliver any water to farmers in the state's major agricultural region - a decision that will force many to plant fewer crops in the fertile soil that yields the bulk of the nation's fruits, nuts and vegetables.
Lake Tuz may be on brink of extinction in years: Academic
Lake Tuz, Turkey's second-largest lake in Central Anatolia, is in great danger as some parts of the lake have already dried up and the rest of it may be on the brink of extinction in 30 years, an expert has warned.
Lake that once source of life now faces drought
Lake Beyşehir, a tectonic freshwater lake in Turkey's southwestern province of Konya, faces the danger of drought due to years of low rainfall and misuse of its water for agricultural purposes.
The lake, once known as the "sea of Konya" due to its water depth and considered the source of life for Turkey's breadbasket Konya Plain, is now on the verge of drying up.
- Read more about Lake that once source of life now faces drought
- Log in to post comments
Lake in Turkey’s south completely dries up
Lake Avlan, a major lake in Turkey's Mediterranean province of Antalya, has completely dried out due to the effects of global warming and irresponsible agricultural irrigation.
Lack of rainfall and irresponsible agricultural irrigation has turned the freshwater lake of 850 hectares in the province of Antalya's Elmalı district into a desert.
- Read more about Lake in Turkey’s south completely dries up
- Log in to post comments
How Climate Change Is Affecting World Regions (infographic)
Heavy precipitation and drought have been increasing with scientific certainty in many regions of the world
Turkey may face uncertain climate conditions in future: Report
As Turkey has been under the deep effects of drought due to global warming and misuse of existent water sources, a new climate report submitted to the Turkish Parliament emphasizes that the situation might worsen over time.
Disastrous Weather Events Become More Frequent but Take Less Lives
Weather disasters are striking the world four to five times more often and causing seven times more damage than in the 1970s, the United Nations weather agency reports.
Flamingos change migratory route due to drought
Flamingos, who usually nest at the reeds in eastern Van province's Erciş district, started to stay at the open areas of Lake Van, located some 3 kilometers from their previous destination, after water levels decreased due to drought. (DHA Photo)
- Read more about Flamingos change migratory route due to drought
- Log in to post comments
Investigation launched into mass flamingo deaths in drying lake
Turkish authorities have launched an investigation after thousands of baby flamingos were found dead on a dried part of Lake Tuz (Lake Salt) in the Central Anatolian province of Konya this week, reviving debates about the impact of drought on the ecosystem.