Tajikistan will be saving $4–6 million annually by implementing a new system based on satellites to track droughts and better manage water. The project began in Uzbekistan in 2025 and will arrive in Tajikistan in 2027. Agriculture is of significant importance in Tajikistan; agriculture constitutes 22% of the country's economy, and most individuals rely on [...]
Lebanon is facing a very serious water crisis due to low rainfall and extreme heat. The country’s biggest reservoir, Lake Qaraoun, has dropped to its lowest level ever. This year, it received only 45 million cubic metres of water, far below the normal 350 million. Many other reservoirs and underground water sources have also dried [...]
Morocco has been facing a very long and serious drought for more than six years. Rain has been much lower than normal, with only about half the usual amount falling. This has caused big problems. Water in dams is running low, and many reservoirs are almost empty. Farmers are struggling because there is not enough [...]
Syria is facing its worst drought in decades, which is devastating wheat and barley crops and threatening the country's food security. Rainfall during the early part of 2025 was the lowest in over 25 years, and groundwater levels have dropped significantly. Farmers across key regions like Al-Nashabiyah, Daraa, and northeastern Syria are losing entire harvests [...]
In 2024, Morocco's unemployment rate increased to 13.3%, up from 13% in 2023, affecting approximately 1.63 million people. The agricultural sector was particularly impacted, losing 137,000 jobs due to prolonged drought conditions. Youth unemployment remains a significant concern, with rates at 36.7% for individuals aged 15-24 and 19.6% among graduates. In response, the government plans [...]
