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participatory Scenario Planning will help communities cope/adapt to the effects of the anticipated climate variations

Working at the sub-national level --> cities? A guide dedicated to emergency preparedness for flooding and drought for cities #DRM #flood #drought

Effective emergency preparedness for flooding and drought: A guide for cities https://lnkd.in/dCqgvTf3

👉👉 #Drought Disasters in #China from 1991 to 2018: Analysis of #Spatiotemporal Trends and Characteristics ✍️ Xiaofeng Wang et al. 🔗 https://brnw.ch/21wPa40

Record hot summer, looming La Nina conditions, and early-season uncertainty means California must be prepared for both dry conditions and flood risk. Today, DWR previewed the new Water Year which starts on October 1 by highlighting preparations for more extreme weather events this season. Read more about how California prepares for extreme weather swings as new water year approaches at https://lnkd.in/gkFTXkZB #California #LaNina #Flood #Drought

New Jersey's Drought Fix: Why More Rain Isn't Always Better 🌧 While New Jersey faces a staggering 9-12 inch rainfall deficit across all counties, weather experts warn that quick-fix torrential storms aren't the answer – instead, the Garden State needs sustained, moderate rainfall over several months to effectively replenish its parched reservoirs and aquifers. With some reservoirs at their lowest levels in 20+ years, it's a stark reminder that in drought recovery, slow and steady wins the race. https://lnkd.in/gJi4-4v9 #NJDrought #ClimateResilience #WaterConservation 💧

Brrrr - it's finally could outside and we haven't seen much precipitation as of late. Here are the latest drought conditions for the High Plains region. #Appraisals #FarmManagement #RealEstate #LandAssetManagement #UNLAg

EPW Engage | Losses faced by farmers due to consecutive drought years, frequent hailstorms, and unseasonal rain in the past decade were compounded by successive floods during the 2019–21 monsoon. https://lnkd.in/g_dJaefY

Even with improved drought conditions since this time last year, San Antonio is unlikely to get out of drought as we head into the year’s hottest months. For more information, please visit https://loom.ly/kitoquc. #climatechange #drought

According to Drought.gov, drought conditions in Texas are worsening. In recent weeks, the number of Texans living in drought has increased by over 22 million people, and drought is now reported in 126 Texas counties. Higher temperatures can bring rain if tropical storms develop, but they also contribute to the spread of drought. Do your part--be prepared for continuing dry weather, and use water wisely. https://lnkd.in/gpcxGTYv