Published by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the State of Global Water Resources 2025 report highlights the growing pressures on global freshwater resources and the changing dynamics of the water cycle.
Key findings from the report:
- 2025 was one of the driest years for river discharge in the past 35 years.
- The past 7 years have seen abnormal river flows.
- Terrestrial water storage has declined over the past decade.
- Glaciers experienced widespread losses across all regions for the fourth consecutive year.
- Asia and Africa were the regions most affected by water-related disasters.
Water data availability has improved, but significant gaps remain in the hardest-hit regions.
As the global water cycle becomes increasingly erratic and unpredictable, the report underscores the importance of sustainable water management, climate adaptation, and access to reliable data.
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