Drought
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Drought sparks famine fears in Zimbabwe
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Farmer groups have warned of foods shortages in Zimbabwe owing to the prolonged dry spell currently being experienced in the country.
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Expert:
Turkish Ilisu dam have negative consequences for Iran
TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – An Iranian water sources management specialist has warned the Turkish Ilisu Dam can endanger water resources in both Iran and Iraq, urging the need for an international agreement to have fair access to regional waters.
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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.
