Warm winter in Iran raises concerns over continued drought
2023 was the hottest year on the record on the earth, a major source of concern that drought will pose serious threats in water stressed countries like Iran.
FAO delineates activities to combat desertification, drought in Iran
Yubak Dhoj G C, the representative ad interim of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to Iran, has expounded on activities to combat desertification and drought in the country.
Desert greening on agenda to deal with drought
Iran is located in an arid and semi-arid belt and has been suffering from drought and low rainfall in recent years.
Is “El Nino” the savior of Iran from drought?
According to the forecasts, El Nino–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) can lead to more rain in Iran in the second half of winter and early spring.
One step to water crisis
If a country has more than 1,700 cubic meters of water per person per year, there is no water shortage, but the upward trend of rainfall shortage surpassed the standard rate and if it declines more, we are one step away from a water crisis.
Droughts may affect three-quarters of the world by 2050
The United Nations has warned that droughts may affect over three-quarters of the world’s population by 2050.
Drought causes $107m damage to environment
Drought has so far incurred a loss of 28 trillion rials (about $107 million) to the environment, Hassan Akbari, deputy head of natural environment and biodiversity of the Department of Environment, has said.
Golestan wetlands grappling with drought, mismanagement
Alagol, Almagol, and Ajigol – the three major wetlands in the northern province of Gilan – have been facing drought and mismanagement over the past couple of years.
Iran may need to import wheat as drought cuts harvest
Secretary of the Iranian Parliament’s Agriculture Committee has said the country is going to need to import wheat in the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 21), since severe drought has significantly reduced the production of the strategic crop.
Autumn expected to be warmer than normal
Iran is expected to experience a "warmer than normal" autumn this year, as the temperature will rise by 0.5 to 1 degree, Sadeq Ziaeian, director of the national center for drought and crisis management, affiliated to the Meteorological Organization has said.