The French island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean is currently going through its worst  drought since 1997. As a result, the island's two reservoirs are almost completely dry, at less than 10% of their capacity. This has led to a significant water deficit on the island, affecting the daily lives of its inhabitants. The local town of Mamoudzou is...

The Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge on the island of Maui in Hawaii (USA) is a wetland that provides shelter to a wide variety of flora and fauna, especially migratory birds. In recent weeks, its appearance became that of a cotton candy-coloured pond which has captivated locals and intrigued visitors. The phenomenon that caused this sudden...

In recent days, Bolivia and Brazil have been hit by a series of wildfires that have caused the consequential carbon emissions to exceed the average values recorded between 2003 and 2022 for that period in the region, according to the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). These fires have been devastating and have caused a severe...

After being impacted by a severe drought, the Horn of Africa is now being hit by devastating floods. At this time of year, the region is often affected by heavy rains which lead to flooding, causing extensive damage to the local infrastructure, homes, agriculture and livelihoods. This year, the El Niño meteorological phenomenon is intensifying...

The Rio Negro, a major tributary of the Amazon, is at its lowest level in 120 years. The lack of water is affecting navigation on the River Amazon and the electricity supply to local towns and villages. The region's population is suffering from energy rationing, affecting essential services, and some indigenous communities have seen their water...