Drought
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Extreme drought triggers sandstorms in Brazil; 6 dead
TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Unusually powerful sandstorms have left at least six people dead in Sao Paulo in recent weeks, local media said, as southeastern Brazil grapples with severe drought.
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By: Khadijeh Naderi
Historical village of Gharneh in Isfahan
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Gharneh, a historical village, is located 45 km southeast of the city of Isfahan in the Wildlife Shelter and National Park of Kolah Ghazi.
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FAO celebrates world day to combat desertification and drought 2020
TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – The Representation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in the Islamic Republic of Iran commemorates World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2020, highlighting the importance of promoting sustainable production and consumption.
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FAO takes step forward to assist Iran in Urmia Lake's drought management
TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – In the line of the Integrated Programme for Sustainable Water Resource Management in the Urmia Lake basin, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in collaboration with Iran’s Atmospheric Science and Meteorological Research Center (ASMERC) held a validation workshop to examine the newly developed Combined Drought Index (CDI) for Urmia Lake basin.
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Derik Dam to help revive Lake Urmia
URMIA, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Head of West Azerbaijan Regional Water Authority said water has been released from Derik Dam, near Salmas County, to feed the drying Urmia Lake in northwestern Iran.
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By: Maryam Qarehgozlou
The generous sky has opened; is the dry spell over in Iran?
TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Since the beginning of autumn Iran has seen a great increase in precipitation amounts but endless speculations are running rampant as to whether the dry spell is over in the country or not.
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By: Abbas Poustin Douz
Water flows into dried-up Zayanderud
ISFAHAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Water was released from the dam Tue. night and flowed into the once mighty Zayanderud, or the River of Life, that cuts through the historical city of Isfahan, bringing people to the Si-o-se Pol, Khaju and Joui bridges over the river to take selfies and share their excitement.
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By: Vahid Abdi
Drought in N Khorasan province
BOJNOURD, Sep. 11 (MNA) – According to Iran's Meteorological Organization, 98.1 percent of the country suffers from varying degrees of drought. The following photos show drought in northeastern province of North Khorasan.
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Interior min. calls for pursuing water transfer from Sea of Oman
TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli called for officials to follow the issue of water transfer from Sea of Oman, Southern Iran.
