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Egypt warns of link between climate and worldwide hydrologic stress

Published on: March 24, 2023
10:17

Cairo, Mar 24 (Prensa Latina) The Minister of Water Resources of Egypt, Hani Sweilam, warned that humanity is facing a serious problem, over the effects of climate change on water offer and demands for different uses.

Millions of people at risk for access to water, says WMO

Published on: March 21, 2023
16:04

United Nations, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) Water-related risks are increasing with 3.6 billion people lacking adequate access to water at least one month a year, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said Tuesday.

190M of African children face water, sanitation threats – UNICEF

Published on: March 20, 2023
16:36

United Nations, Mar 20 (Prensa Latina) A new analysis from the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, shows that some 190 million children in 10 African countries are at the highest risk from a convergence of three water-related threats – inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH); related diseases; and climate hazards.

Egyptian government warns of serious water stress

Published on: December 28, 2022
08:27

Cairo, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) As a result of the constant increase of the population, the availability of water in Egypt represents barely half of the country's needs, warned an official source.

FAO warns of need for more water resources

Published on: November 29, 2022
16:57

Rome, Nov 29 (Prensa Latina) The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Tuesday remarked that 35% more freshwater needed to feed growing population by 2050.

UNICEF expands Lebanon’s response to access drinking water

Published on: October 26, 2022
09:10

Beirut, Oct 26 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) is expanding Lebanon's response to access drinking water in order to contain a new cholera outbreak in the country since 1993.

Egypt hosts international meeting to address water issues

Published on: October 17, 2022
09:35

Cairo, Oct 17 (Prensa Latina) Delegations from more than 70 countries are participating in the 5th edition of the Cairo Water Week on Monday, aimed at discussing the impact of climate change on the sector.

World Meteorological Organization and Egypt address water crisis

Published on: September 7, 2022
09:22

Cairo, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) Egypt and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) discussed strengthening cooperation as part of the country's efforts to face water scarcity and climate change.

Severe drought in Libya due to climate change

Published on: September 2, 2022
00:15

Tripoli, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The National Committee to Combat Desertification warned on Thursday that Libya is threatened by severe drought due to a decrease in rainfalls and a rise in temperatures due to climate change.

Serious water crisis in Libya in coming years warned

Published on: August 19, 2022
12:53

Tripoli, Aug 19 (Prensa Latina) Libya will face a serious water crisis in the coming years due to the increase in human consumption and its limited reserves, a report warned on Friday.

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