WMO: Global Water Reserves Shrinking, El Niño to Exacerbate

The WMO reports a continued decline in global freshwater reserves across groundwater, lakes, rivers, soil, ice, and snow, with 2026 summer lows not yet factored in. The upcoming El Niño threatens further depletion, raising risks of water stress and agricultural impact. The report underscores a long-term trend with acute near-term implications.