Climate warning as world's rivers dry up at fastest rate for 30 years
Briefly

In 2023, more than 50% of global river catchment areas showed abnormal conditions, with most being in deficit, highlighting severe droughts worldwide.
Climate breakdown appears to be changing where water goes, and is causing extreme floods and droughts, as seen with record low levels in major rivers.
2023 was the hottest year on record, bringing both low river levels and devastating floods as the impacts of La Nina and El Nino became evident.
Water is the canary in the coalmine of climate change, illustrating the significant shifts in water availability and climate-related weather patterns globally.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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