Somalia’s Drought Deepens Rural Water Crisis
Rural Somalia faces an acute water crisis after two years of failed rains. Wells dry up, prices soar, and families struggle to find safe water as the drought deepens.
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Southern Chile Wildfires Claim 19 Lives as Fires Rage On
High winds drove wildfires across southern Chile this past weekend, killing at least 19 people, razing forests and homes, and leaving many fires still burning as of Jan 20, 2026.
South Africa Declares Disaster After Deadly Southern Africa Floods
South Africa declared a national disaster on Jan 18 after weeks of torrential rains killed dozens, destroyed homes and spurred mass evacuations across Southern Africa as more floods loom.
Once the World’s Largest Iceberg A23a Could Vanish in Weeks
China’s Fengyun-3D satellite shows iceberg A23a has shrunk to 506 km²—down from 4,170 km²—and could vanish in weeks due to hydrofracturing and summer melt.
Huge Herd of Wild Yaks Roams Gansu Grasslands
Rare sighting of over 100 wild yaks on the Haltent grassland in northwest the Chinese mainland’s Gansu Province highlights successful ecosystem recovery.
Winter Rains End Morocco’s 7-Year Drought
Winter rains end Morocco’s seven-year drought, boosting dam levels to 46% and filling reservoirs. Farmers welcome relief as desalination plans gain pace.
Queensland on Alert: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji Sparks Major Flooding
Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji dumped over a year’s worth of rain in a week across Queensland, triggering widespread flood warnings, rescues in Clermont and major livestock losses.
Hawaii’s Kilauea Erupts in Spectacular Lava Fountain
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano dazzled with a 1,500-foot lava fountain, glowing plumes, and ‘Pele’s hair’ on Jan 12, 2026 🌋—an epic natural show with no threat to nearby communities.
Australia’s Bushfires Scorch Homes, Cut Power Amid Record Heat
A severe heat wave is driving bushfires across southeast Australia. In Victoria, over 300,000 hectares have burned, 130 structures lost, and 38,000 homes cut off power.
3,000 Tourists Evacuated as Wildfires Rage in Patagonia
Over 3,000 tourists were evacuated from Puerto Patriada in Chubut as wildfires fueled by heat and drought spread across Argentine Patagonia.