Drought
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Drought restrictions hit Panama Canal's LNG tanker traffic
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – A severe drought has resulted in maritime traffic problems at one of the busiest and most famous seafaring transport arteries in the world – the Panama Canal.
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Iran, Iraq discuss mutual ties, coop. to tackle dust storms
TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) -- Iranian Ambassador to Iraq Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh and Iraqi Minister of Water Resources Aoun Diab Abdullah on Thursday discussed bilateral ties and issues of mutual interests including drought problem and dust storms.
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Drought kills 205 Kenyan elephants in 10 months
TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Drought in Kenya killed 205 elephants and scores of other wildlife between February and October as much of East Africa endures its worst drought in 40 years, tourism minister Peninah Malonza says.
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Europe facing its worst drought in 500 years: EU agency
TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Europe is facing its worst drought in at least 500 years, with two-thirds of the continent in a state of alert or warning, reducing inland shipping, electricity production and the yields of certain crops, an EU agency said.
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UK may declare drought in Aug. due to severe heatwave
TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – The UK is facing the prospect of a drought being declared in August, experts have said, warning of potential crop failures after a period of remarkably dry weather and extreme heat.
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Turkiye's plan to build new dam on Tigris worries Iraq
TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The chairman of the Water Resources Committee in the Iraqi Parliament has expressed his concern over Turkiye's plan to build a new big dam on the Tigris River.
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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.