A bridge spans the Tigris river, which is drying up due to climate change, near the Makhoul dam in northern Iraq. AFP
A bridge spans the Tigris river, which is drying up due to climate change, near the Makhoul dam in northern Iraq. AFP
A bridge spans the Tigris river, which is drying up due to climate change, near the Makhoul dam in northern Iraq. AFP
A bridge spans the Tigris river, which is drying up due to climate change, near the Makhoul dam in northern Iraq. AFP

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Five billion face inadequate water access due to severe climate change

Nearly 20 million people in Iraq, Syria and Iran faced hardship from drought, UN report says

Mina Aldroubi
Mina Aldroubi

November 29, 2022

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More than five billion people are expected to face a shortage of access to water at least once a month each year by 2050 as a result of extremes such as flooding and drought, the UN said on Tuesday.

Climate change is reducing river levels and melting glaciers as global temperatures are more than 1.1°C higher than in pre-industrial times, according to a report by the UN's World Meteorological Organsiation (WMO).

Large areas around the world have been drier than usual last year, when precipitation patterns were influenced by climate change, the report said.

The report, named The State of Global Water Resources for 2021, is the first comprehensive review of water resources by the WMO.

It will be published on an annual basis starting from this year due to calls for more accurate data in a time of increasing demand and limited supplies, WMO said.

"Currently, 3.6 billion people face inadequate access to water at least a month per year and this is expected to increase to more than five billion by 2050," said the report.

From 2001 to 2018, 74 per cent of all natural disasters were water-related, according to UN studies.

Last year, all regions suffered devastating water extremes, the report said.

Record-breaking floods in western Europe and the Amazon were reported, while water levels in rivers in Paraguay and southern Brazil dropped to an all-time low.

Major river basins in the Americas and central Africa saw water volumes shrink. Rivers in northern India and southern Africa saw above average increases.

Flooding around the world in 2022 - in pictures

Vehicles negotiate floodwater from the Bundaburrah Creek in New South Wales, Australia, on October 11, 2022. Rains have eased but New South Wales is still on high alert with another rain onslaught set to hit the state which has already seen repeated flood events. EPA
Vehicles negotiate floodwater from the Bundaburrah Creek in New South Wales, Australia, on October 11, 2022. Rains have eased but New South Wales is still on high alert with another rain onslaught set to hit the state which has already seen repeated flood events. EPA
A villager sits on the roof of a flooded home in Lhokseumawe, in Indonesia's Aceh province, on October 10, 2022. AFP
A villager sits on the roof of a flooded home in Lhokseumawe, in Indonesia's Aceh province, on October 10, 2022. AFP
A man carries an empty water tank through a flooded area after the impact of tropical storm Julia, in Progreso, Honduras, on October 9, 2022. Reuters
A man carries an empty water tank through a flooded area after the impact of tropical storm Julia, in Progreso, Honduras, on October 9, 2022. Reuters
Residents walk through the debris left by flooding caused by a river that overflowed in Las Tejerias, Venezuela, on October 9, 2022. AP Photo
Residents walk through the debris left by flooding caused by a river that overflowed in Las Tejerias, Venezuela, on October 9, 2022. AP Photo
A man is reunited with his dog, rescued by neighbours from the mud, after flooding in Las Tejerias, Venezuela, on October 9, 2022. AP Photo
A man is reunited with his dog, rescued by neighbours from the mud, after flooding in Las Tejerias, Venezuela, on October 9, 2022. AP Photo
A woman grieves following a boat accident in Anambra, Nigeria, on October 7, 2022. Seventy-six people are missing after the boat capsized in a flooded community in Nigeria's south-east Anambra state, emergency officials said. AP
A woman grieves following a boat accident in Anambra, Nigeria, on October 7, 2022. Seventy-six people are missing after the boat capsized in a flooded community in Nigeria's south-east Anambra state, emergency officials said. AP
People stranded following several days of downpours in Kogi Nigeria, on October 6, 2022. Thousands remained stranded after major connecting roads to other parts of the West African nation were submerged in floods, locals and authorities said. AP Photo
People stranded following several days of downpours in Kogi Nigeria, on October 6, 2022. Thousands remained stranded after major connecting roads to other parts of the West African nation were submerged in floods, locals and authorities said. AP Photo
A resident carries a water container and money while wading through flood water caused by typhoon Noru in Bulacan province, north of Manila, Philippines, on September 26, 2022. EPA
A resident carries a water container and money while wading through flood water caused by typhoon Noru in Bulacan province, north of Manila, Philippines, on September 26, 2022. EPA
A man sets up camps for people displaced from flooded areas, on the outskirts of Karachi in Pakistan, on September 24, 2022. According to disaster management authorities, flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains have killed more than 1,200 people across Pakistan since June 2022. EPA
A man sets up camps for people displaced from flooded areas, on the outskirts of Karachi in Pakistan, on September 24, 2022. According to disaster management authorities, flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains have killed more than 1,200 people across Pakistan since June 2022. EPA
People take shelter inside a school in the aftermath of floods in Karachi, Pakistan, on September 21, 2022. EPA
People take shelter inside a school in the aftermath of floods in Karachi, Pakistan, on September 21, 2022. EPA
People stand next to an eroded section on the banks of river Padma in Bangladesh on September 18, 2022. AFP
People stand next to an eroded section on the banks of river Padma in Bangladesh on September 18, 2022. AFP
People affected by floods move to higher ground in Bajara Sehwan, Pakistan, on September 9, 2022. EPA
People affected by floods move to higher ground in Bajara Sehwan, Pakistan, on September 9, 2022. EPA
A high wave caused by Typhoon Hinnamnor in Pohang, South Korea, on September 6, 2022. Reuters
A high wave caused by Typhoon Hinnamnor in Pohang, South Korea, on September 6, 2022. Reuters
Firefighters and military officials rescue one of the missing residents from the underground parking lot of an apartment building which was submerged in heavy rain caused by Typhoon Hinnamno, in Pohang, South Korea, on September 7, 2022. EPA
Firefighters and military officials rescue one of the missing residents from the underground parking lot of an apartment building which was submerged in heavy rain caused by Typhoon Hinnamno, in Pohang, South Korea, on September 7, 2022. EPA
A flooded area following overnight heavy rainfall in Bangalore, India, on September 5, 2022. EPA
A flooded area following overnight heavy rainfall in Bangalore, India, on September 5, 2022. EPA
People pull a car on a flooded road following torrential rains in Bengaluru, India, on September 5, 2022. Reuters
People pull a car on a flooded road following torrential rains in Bengaluru, India, on September 5, 2022. Reuters
Heavy floods hit in the village of Slatina in Bulgaria on September 5, 2022. Rain caused floods in half of Bulgaria - both in the south and in the north. EPA
Heavy floods hit in the village of Slatina in Bulgaria on September 5, 2022. Rain caused floods in half of Bulgaria - both in the south and in the north. EPA
Aerial view of makeshift tents for people displaced due to flooding after heavy monsoon rains in Balochistan province in Pakistan, on September 4, 2022. AFP
Aerial view of makeshift tents for people displaced due to flooding after heavy monsoon rains in Balochistan province in Pakistan, on September 4, 2022. AFP
People cross the water during a flood in Al-Managil, Sudan, on August 23, 2022. Reuters
People cross the water during a flood in Al-Managil, Sudan, on August 23, 2022. Reuters
Flood water in the village of Makaylab in Sudan's River Nile state, on August 23, 2022. Sudan declared a state of emergency due to floods in six states, including River Nile. AFP
Flood water in the village of Makaylab in Sudan's River Nile state, on August 23, 2022. Sudan declared a state of emergency due to floods in six states, including River Nile. AFP
Residents clean a street covered with mud following floods in Oe city, in north-eastern Japan, on August 4, 2022. Large areas of north-eastern and central Japan were hit by torrential rainfall, and more than 100,000 residents were asked to evacuate. EPA
Residents clean a street covered with mud following floods in Oe city, in north-eastern Japan, on August 4, 2022. Large areas of north-eastern and central Japan were hit by torrential rainfall, and more than 100,000 residents were asked to evacuate. EPA
A dining room inside a residence at the site of a flash flood in the Iranian village of Zayegan, north of Tehran, on August 2, 2022. EPA
A dining room inside a residence at the site of a flash flood in the Iranian village of Zayegan, north of Tehran, on August 2, 2022. EPA
Flooded streets of Kalba, in the UAE. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Flooded streets of Kalba, in the UAE. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Flooding in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson/The National
Flooding in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson/The National
Flooding in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson/The National
Flooding in Fujairah city. Antonie Robertson/The National
View of damage after flooding in Niardo, Italy, on July 28, 2022. EPA
View of damage after flooding in Niardo, Italy, on July 28, 2022. EPA
Homes submerged under flood waters from the North Fork of the Kentucky River in Jackson, Kentucky, on July 28, 2022. AFP
Homes submerged under flood waters from the North Fork of the Kentucky River in Jackson, Kentucky, on July 28, 2022. AFP
Rescuers work following a flood in Imamzadeh Davoud village in the north of Tehran, on July 28, 2022. Reuters
Rescuers work following a flood in Imamzadeh Davoud village in the north of Tehran, on July 28, 2022. Reuters
Rescuers work in Imamzadeh Davoud village in Iran on July 28, 2022. Reuters
Rescuers work in Imamzadeh Davoud village in Iran on July 28, 2022. Reuters
A house that was shifted off its foundation following a flash flood rests on top of a vehicle, on July 14, 2022, in Whitewood, Virginia. AP Photo
A house that was shifted off its foundation following a flash flood rests on top of a vehicle, on July 14, 2022, in Whitewood, Virginia. AP Photo
Volunteers in an inflatable rescue boat in Camden, in Sydney, Australia, on March 8, 2022. EPA
Volunteers in an inflatable rescue boat in Camden, in Sydney, Australia, on March 8, 2022. EPA
An aerial view of flooded streets in Arbil, the capital of Iraq's northern Kurdish autonomous region, after flash floods on January 13, 2022. AFP
An aerial view of flooded streets in Arbil, the capital of Iraq's northern Kurdish autonomous region, after flash floods on January 13, 2022. AFP

The report highlighted that inconsistent measurements and a lack of data collected on the ground made it hard to understand some of the effects that climate change was having on water systems.

At Cop27, the recent UN climate change conference held in Egypt, governments were urged to further integrate water into adaptation efforts.

The WMO secretary, Prof Petteri Taalas, said climate change effects were usually felt through water in the form of more intense and frequent droughts, flooding, erratic seasonal rainfall and melting glaciers.

"With cascading effects on economies, ecosystems and all aspects of our daily lives, there is insufficient understanding of changes in the distribution, quantity and quality of freshwater resources," he said.

Extreme drought was experienced in 2020 in Iran, Iraq and Syria, followed by a warm winter that continued into last year.

Up to 12 million people in Iraq and Syria and 4.8 million in Iran were affected by the droughts. Protests directly resulted in deadly clashes in the Khuzestan province.

Drought in the Horn of Africa has led to a devastating food crisis affecting 18 million people. Not even intense rainfall between December 2020 to February 2021, typically the dry season in the region, helped alleviate the situation.

On the other hand, the report said about 1.9 billion people lived in areas where drinking water was supplied by glaciers and snow melt but these glaciers are melting increasingly fast.

The report said governments must increase their actions in introducing of early warning systems for floods and droughts to help reduce the effects of water extremes.

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Where to stay
In Kuala Lumpur, Element is a recently opened, futuristic hotel high up in a Norman Foster-designed skyscraper. Rooms cost from Dh400 per night, including taxes. Hotel Stripes, also in KL, is a great value design hotel, with an infinity rooftop pool. Rooms cost from Dh310, including taxes. 


In Penang, Ren i Tang is a boutique b&b in what was once an ancient Chinese Medicine Hall in the centre of Little India. Rooms cost from Dh220, including taxes.
23 Love Lane in Penang is a luxury boutique heritage hotel in a converted mansion, with private tropical gardens. Rooms cost from Dh400, including taxes. 
In Langkawi, Temple Tree is a unique architectural villa hotel consisting of antique houses from all across Malaysia. Rooms cost from Dh350, including taxes.

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Important questions to consider

1. Where on the plane does my pet travel?

There are different types of travel available for pets:

  • Manifest cargo
  • Excess luggage in the hold
  • Excess luggage in the cabin

Each option is safe. The feasibility of each option is based on the size and breed of your pet, the airline they are traveling on and country they are travelling to.

 

2. What is the difference between my pet traveling as manifest cargo or as excess luggage?

If traveling as manifest cargo, your pet is traveling in the front hold of the plane and can travel with or without you being on the same plane. The cost of your pets travel is based on volumetric weight, in other words, the size of their travel crate.

If traveling as excess luggage, your pet will be in the rear hold of the plane and must be traveling under the ticket of a human passenger. The cost of your pets travel is based on the actual (combined) weight of your pet in their crate.

 

3. What happens when my pet arrives in the country they are traveling to?

As soon as the flight arrives, your pet will be taken from the plane straight to the airport terminal.

If your pet is traveling as excess luggage, they will taken to the oversized luggage area in the arrival hall. Once you clear passport control, you will be able to collect them at the same time as your normal luggage. As you exit the airport via the ‘something to declare’ customs channel you will be asked to present your pets travel paperwork to the customs official and / or the vet on duty. 

If your pet is traveling as manifest cargo, they will be taken to the Animal Reception Centre. There, their documentation will be reviewed by the staff of the ARC to ensure all is in order. At the same time, relevant customs formalities will be completed by staff based at the arriving airport. 

 

4. How long does the travel paperwork and other travel preparations take?

This depends entirely on the location that your pet is traveling to. Your pet relocation compnay will provide you with an accurate timeline of how long the relevant preparations will take and at what point in the process the various steps must be taken.

In some cases they can get your pet ‘travel ready’ in a few days. In others it can be up to six months or more.

 

5. What vaccinations does my pet need to travel?

Regardless of where your pet is traveling, they will need certain vaccinations. The exact vaccinations they need are entirely dependent on the location they are traveling to. The one vaccination that is mandatory for every country your pet may travel to is a rabies vaccination.

Other vaccinations may also be necessary. These will be advised to you as relevant. In every situation, it is essential to keep your vaccinations current and to not miss a due date, even by one day. To do so could severely hinder your pets travel plans.

Source: Pawsome Pets UAE

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British aristocrat Lord Carnarvon, who funded the expedition to find the Tutankhamun tomb, died in a Cairo hotel four months after the crypt was opened.
He had been in poor health for many years after a car crash, and a mosquito bite made worse by a shaving cut led to blood poisoning and pneumonia.
Reports at the time said Lord Carnarvon suffered from “pain as the inflammation affected the nasal passages and eyes”.
Decades later, scientists contended he had died of aspergillosis after inhaling spores of the fungus aspergillus in the tomb, which can lie dormant for months. The fact several others who entered were also found dead withiin a short time led to the myth of the curse.

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