ISciences, L.L.C.

The most recent edition of ISciences Global Water Monitor & Forecast Watch List has been published. The #forecast for March 2025 expects significant #water deficits for the 12-month period of November 2024 through October 2025 in northwestern and central #Africa, southwestern #UnitedStates, eastern #Europe, and central #SouthAmerica. Areas expected to experience surplus include central #Africa, northeastern #Australia, #CentralAmerica, and portions of the #AmazonRainforest. https://lnkd.in/emBNRRNF

Severe #flooding hit #coalfields in southern #WestVirginia over the weekend of February 16th, causing one death and intensive damage to the region. Locals stated that the damage caused by the #storm was “unlike any seen in the coalfields region in the last 20 years.” “They’ve experienced major flooding levels, which is something we haven’t seen before in a very long time,” said Governor Patrick Morrisey. The governor declared a state of emergency in multiple counties as the #storm left thousands without power amidst potential #freezing conditions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ejAsWxx8 (Image: West Virginia Watch)

Western areas of #France experienced its worst #flood in decades after three #storms in rapid succession brought record #rainfall. Over 1,600 residents were forced to evacuate as #rivers rose, significantly damaging particular regions such as #Redon and #Rennes, which observed its worst #flooding in 40 years. "It's quite #catastrophic," said one local. "I am also thinking of how the clean-up will be difficult for all these people once the #waters recede." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSC4T7et (Image: Reuters)

As #Somalia’s #drought crisis worsens, millions are still in urgent need of #humanitarian assistance. From October to December 2024, many regions of the country saw severely low levels of #rainfall. These conditions are expected to be further exacerbated as #forecasts indicate low #precipitation levels and high #temperatures from April to June 2025. Currently, 4.4 million people are experiencing acute #foodinsecurity, and 1.6 million children are expected to suffer from #malnutrition by July 2025. Despite humanitarian efforts, which included $10 million in aid from the #SomaliaHumanitarianFund and the #CentralEmergencyResponseFund, resources remain insufficient. Aid agencies are still in need of international support to prevent a full-scale catastrophe. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eHCRANvd (Image: X/UNDP Climate)

Western areas of #France experienced its worst #flood in decades after three #storms in rapid succession brought record #rainfall. Over 1,600 residents were forced to evacuate as #rivers rose, significantly damaging particular regions such as #Redon and #Rennes, which observed its worst #flooding in 40 years. "It's quite #catastrophic," said one local. "I am also thinking of how the clean-up will be difficult for all these people once the #waters recede." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gSC4T7et (Image: Reuters)

Severe #flooding hit #coalfields in southern #WestVirginia over the weekend of February 16th, causing one death and intensive damage to the region. Locals stated that the damage caused by the #storm was “unlike any seen in the coalfields region in the last 20 years.” “They’ve experienced major flooding levels, which is something we haven’t seen before in a very long time,” said Governor Patrick Morrisey. The governor declared a state of emergency in multiple counties as the #storm left thousands without power amidst potential #freezing conditions. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ejAsWxx8 (Image: West Virginia Watch)

The most recent edition of ISciences Global Water Monitor & Forecast Watch List has been published. The forecast for February 2025 expects significant #water deficits for the 12-month period of November 2024 through October 2025 in northwestern and central #Africa, southwestern #UnitedStates, eastern #Europe, and central #SouthAmerica. Areas expected to experience surplus include central #Africa, northern #Canada, and #CentralAmerica. https://lnkd.in/ekyaFune

From June to August 2024, regions of #Yemen experienced prolonged, heavy #rainfall, which caused at least 57 deaths, displaced thousands of residents, and severely affected key sectors and essential services. According to the UN humanitarian affairs office (OCHA), more than 341,000 #Yemenis were affected.?Beginning in February 2024, ISciences consistently forecast these?exceptional water surpluses in western Yemen during July and August 2024. (Image: BBC/Reuters) Read more:?https://lnkd.in/guCwHBUv #yemen #middleeast #floods #AlHodeidah #Amran #Dhamar #Hajjah #Sa’dah #Sana’a #Ta’iz #weather #forecast #weather #climate

In 2024, #SouthAmerica experienced its highest number of #wildfires in 14 years, with 54% of the 511,575 #fires occurring in #Brazil. Among the most affected areas were the #Amazon, the #Pantanal wetlands, and the state of #S?oPaulo. The #fires were fueled by extreme #drought linked to #ElNi?o, which created dry, flammable conditions. Though #deforestation in the region was reduced by 30%, #fires continued as deforesters used #fire to clear land, which is more difficult to detect in comparison to the use of machinery. (Image: Reuters) Read more: https://lnkd.in/dfjKCKqt

Since January 7th, several devastating #wildfires have spread throughout southern #California, which have displaced thousands and caused at least 24 deaths. The #fires intensified and spread due to prolonged #drought throughout the area, as well as dried vegetation and the emergence of strong #SantaAnaWinds, which blew up to 100 mph. The #Palisades fire, the largest, has burned over 23,000 acres as of January 13th, and is 14% contained. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewCP2jY3 (Image: PBS News)