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Scientists just discovered we've been dramatically underestimating how well forests protect communities from devastating floods. A new study reveals the standard method used for decades has missed a crucial piece of the puzzle.
Five East African nations now share a groundbreaking water monitoring system that can predict floods before they strike and manage Lake Victoria's resources more fairly. For 40 million people who depend on Africa's largest lake, help is finally arriving in real time.
A once-thriving lake that served farming communities near Chennai is being restored after decades of pollution and encroachment. The project will protect thousands of homes from flooding and revive groundwater supplies.
When river levels surged in Morocco's Sidi Kacem region, authorities didn't wait for disaster to strike. They evacuated more than 60 people to safety before floods could reach their homes.
When the Sebou River began to rise, Moroccan authorities didn't wait for disaster to strike. They moved 119 people and over 1,000 livestock to safety before the waters could reach them.
Researchers at Washington State University created an AI tool that predicts water availability from mountain snow, helping managers plan for everything from flood prevention to summer irrigation. The forecasting model outperforms current methods at 90% of mountain locations.
A rural Ghanaian community that spent three decades cut off by floodwaters every rainy season now has a sturdy bridge built in just three months. The Aworano Bridge is ending generations of isolation and opening pathways to healthcare, markets, and hope.
Iowa researchers discovered farm ponds are filling with sediment 25% faster than expected, but their findings are leading to smarter conservation strategies. The good news? Scientists now know exactly how to make these vital flood-control systems last longer.