“Silent Killer”: New Report Reveals Devastating Global Droughts
A new report titled “Drought Hotspots Around the World 2023-2025” warns that some of the most severe droughts in recorded history have affected millions of people across the globe, driven by climate change and pressure on natural resources. The report, backed by the United Nations, identifies major drought hotspots in Africa, the Mediterranean, Latin America, and Southeast Asia.
Drought claims more than 20 people in Kolla Tembien signaling deepening humanitarian crisis in war-torn Tigray
Mekelle – At least 22 people have died and over 27,000 livestock have perished in Kolla Tembien, Central Tigray, as a prolonged drought tightens its grip on the war-affected region, local officials told Addis Standard. The death toll underscores the growing scale of a humanitarian emergency unfolding with little external intervention.
Desertification and Drought Day 17 June 2025 – Factsheet
Healthy land underpins thriving economies, with more than half of global GDP dependent on natural capital. Standing at 51 per cent, the soil’s nutrient cycling provides the largest contribution of the total value of all ecosystem services provided each year. Yet we are depleting this resource at an alarming rate— approximately one million square km of healthy and productive lands are becoming degraded every year.
What you need to know about the first AI-driven tool for drought resilience
To what extent are a country’s economy, people, and infrastructure able to cope with drought and how can they do better? That is what the latest initiative of IDRA looks to answer, as 75% of Earth’s land has become permanently drier in the last three decades and drought is driving forced displacement, disrupting shipping, and hampering food and energy production around the world.
Somalia: Drought conditions in central and northern regions: Flash Update No.1 As of 5 August 2025
This Flash Update is prepared by OCHA, in coordination with humanitarian partners and authorities in Somalia and covers the situation as of 5 August 2025. The next update will be issued as soon as additional information is available.
Using AI to Understand Disaster Risks: New Tools, Shifting Frontiers, Chronic Challenges
The use of AI and machine learning is fueling the development of new products and capabilities for use in the humanitarian sector, rapidly reshaping the ways that disaster risk is analyzed and managed.
Virtual Exchange: Inclusive drought planning
We are pleased to announce our upcoming Virtual Exchange “Inclusive drought planning: From Guidelines to Action”- the third of the year – organized in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
How can we track drought severity, extent, and impacts over time?
Monitoring drought is vital for preparedness, planning, and mitigation. Knowing the current and emerging drought conditions supports decision-making in agriculture, water management, and disaster risk reduction and can ultimately save lives.
Integrated Drought Management: Monitoring and Early Warning
Droughts have deep, widespread, and often underestimated impacts on societies, ecosystems and economies. While drought is a recurring and natural climatic phenomenon, climate change is increasing temperatures and evaporation as well as disrupting rainfall patterns, increasing the frequency, severity and duration of droughts in many regions.
Disaster Resilience Scorecard for Cities: Addendum for Education System Resilience for Extreme Weather Events
The Scorecard Addendum for Education System Resilience for Extreme Weather Events was developed collaboratively by Belmont University, the Aga Khan Foundation and Aga Khan University, Restless Development, Creative Action Institute and UNDRR in consultation with multiple experts and stakeholders.
How can science help us prepare for future crises?
Join us tomorrow for a thematic session on hashtag#drought at the EU Science for Preparedness Conference! Hosted by the Integrated Drought Management Programme (IDMP), the European Commission Joint Research Center, and Drought in the Anthropocene Network (DitA), the session will touch upon several topics, including:
European Union Steps In to Support WFP Amid Somalia’s Worsening Food Emergency
MOGADISHU – The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of EUR 6.5 million (USD 7.5 million) from the European Union (EU) to provide lifesaving assistance for crisis-affected people in Somalia