The Weatherhood weekend forecast predicts a slight chance of rain for the qathet region on Saturday, March 23, with a high temperature of 11 degrees Celsius. A mix of sun and cloud is expected on Sunday, March 24, with a high of 11 degrees and a low of one degree.
The qathet region boasts a plethora of freshwater resources, including 32 lakes. But even local residents have to think about conserving water and using it more efficiently in the coming summer months.
Today is World Water Day, a United Nations day focused on raising awareness of the importance of fresh water.
According to the World Economic Forum: "This year's theme is water for peace. The aim is to highlight the tensions that can emerge over resources like water, leading to potential instability and conflict, but also the role that water can play, if carefully managed, in promoting peace."
Environment and Climate Change Canada stated today that: "Below-average snowpack and a hasty spring melt in 2024 could also prompt an early start to the wildfire season. If warm and dry conditions return without significant precipitation, this could lead to another intense wildfire season for the second year in a row.
“At this point, significant early spring snowfall along with spring and summer rains will be necessary to help offset the ongoing deficit in moisture that is developing in many areas, and in preventing even worse impacts from intensifying drought across much of the west."
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