Scientists are mapping and monitoring Africa’s underground water supplies in preparation for a hotter future

Category : Climate Change | Location : International  | Posted on 2026-06-29 09:02:24


Scientists are mapping and monitoring Africa’s underground water supplies in preparation for a hotter future

As global temperatures rise, surface waters — including rivers, lakes and reservoirs — are becoming dangerously erratic. This is because in a hotter climate, there are rapid swings between intense evaporation and sudden, extreme rainfall.

Source: https://www.downtoearth.org.in/africa/scientists-are-mapping-and-monitoring-africas-underground-water-supplies-in-preparation-for-a-hotter-future