Parts of the world were drier than normal in 2021, with cascading effects on economies, ecosystems & our daily lives, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said. According to the Agency’s first report on global water resources, areas that were usually dry include South America’s Rio de la Plata area, where a persistent drought has affected the region since 2019. In Africa, major rivers such as the Niger, Volta, Nile & Congo had below average water flow in 2021. The same trend was observed in rivers in parts of Russia, West Siberia & in Central Asia. On the other hand, … Continue reading Large Parts of The World Drier Than Normal In 2021