As King Urges People Not to Kill Sheep for ‘Big Eid,’ Many Moroccans Feel Relief
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As King Urges People Not to Kill Sheep for ‘Big Eid,’ Many Moroccans Feel Relief

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Moroccan families usually celebrate Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice, with prayers at the mosque in the morning and sizzling meat skewers at night. But in recent years, many have been unable to afford basic necessities — much less the cost of a…

Southern California Rainstorms Raise Risks of Mudslides
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Southern California Rainstorms Raise Risks of Mudslides

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines A slow-moving rainstorm system settled over Southern California on Sunday, bringing a reprieve from a lengthy dry spell but also the risk of mudslides in areas scarred by this month’s wildfires. The showers were expected to continue into Monday afternoon, with light rain…

Southern California’s Drought Crisis Fuels Wildfire Threats and Water Shortages

Southern California’s Drought Crisis Fuels Wildfire Threats and Water Shortages

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Unusually dry conditions have been persisting across Southern California, creating an environment prone to destructive wildfires. In early January 2025, multiple wind-driven fires swept through the Los Angeles region, destroying thousands of homes and other structures. The lack of sufficient rainfall, combined with…

Ecuador declares 60-day state of emergency to help battle wildfires | Climate News

Ecuador declares 60-day state of emergency to help battle wildfires | Climate News

State of emergency to allow government to send more money, people to help bring blazes under control, minister says. Ecuador has declared a 60-day state of emergency as the South American country has been hit by a severe drought and record wildfires that have razed large swaths of territory over…

Heat-related deaths and diseases rising due to climate change, experts warn | Climate Crisis News

Heat-related deaths and diseases rising due to climate change, experts warn | Climate Crisis News

Climate change is raising temperatures to dangerous levels, causing more deaths and the spread of infectious diseases, while worsening drought and food security, a new report by health experts has warned. In 2023 – the hottest year on record – the average person experienced 50 more days of dangerous temperatures…

Water levels in major Amazon tributary tumble to record lows amid drought | Drought News

Water levels in major Amazon tributary tumble to record lows amid drought | Drought News

It’s one of the largest rivers in the world. And its water levels have fallen to a record low. Amid drought and wildfires, the Rio Negro plummeted to a depth of 12.66 metres (41.5 feet) on Friday, according to the Geological Service of Brazil, a government agency. That’s the shallowest…

Firefighters battle wildfires choking Brazilian capital | Drought News

Firefighters battle wildfires choking Brazilian capital | Drought News

Firefighters have been battling wildfires spreading through a national park in Brazil and choking the capital, Brasilia, in smoke. More than 490 firefighters on Monday were trying to extinguish blazes that have already burned through 2,000 hectares (4,942 acres) of the Brasilia National Park conservation area. It’s just the latest…

Why is Namibia culling elephants and hippos for meat? | Wildlife News

Why is Namibia culling elephants and hippos for meat? | Wildlife News

More than 700 wild animals, including hippos and elephants, are being culled in Namibia’s game parks to provide meat for the country’s hungry, the government has said, as the arid Southern African region battles its worst drought in 100 years. A spokesperson for United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the…

Nearly 68 million people reeling from drought in Southern Africa: Official | Climate Crisis News

Nearly 68 million people reeling from drought in Southern Africa: Official | Climate Crisis News

Head of regional bloc SADC says 17 percent of people across region in need of aid amid climate change-fuelled drought. Tens of millions of people in Southern Africa are suffering the effects of an El Nino-induced drought, a regional bloc has warned, with a drop in crop and livestock production…