By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang Koror, Palau (August 17, 2026) – Palau has officially entered a drought and remains under Stage One of the National Drought Action Plan as a strengthening El Niño is expected to bring prolonged dry conditions through early next year, officials said this week. Maria Ngemaes, meteorologist in charge at the Palau […]
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Palau Faces Very Dry Months as Strong El Niño Strengthens
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (August 13, 2026) – Palau is facing a high risk of unusually dry conditions beginning in September, with a strong El Niño expected to intensify and persist into early 2027, according to the latest Early Action Rainfall Watch. The rainfall outlook gives Palau a very high chance of very dry […]
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Palau Enters Neutral Climate Phase, Drier Months And Warmer Temperatures Expected
KOROR, Palau (April 2026) — Palau is moving into a neutral climate phase after a short-lived La Niña ended in early April, according to the latest Palau Climate Bulletin. Forecasters say this shift could bring less rain and warmer conditions in the months ahead, with a possible move toward El Niño later this year. The […]
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Palau’s ‘Laundry to Landscape’ Taps Greywater Goldmine for Climate-Proof Farms
Turn everyday laundry into irrigation: Palau pilots low-cost greywater systems to boost food security, conserve water, and climate-proof island agriculture By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “Divert 25-50 gallons of water per load of laundry directly into your landscape!” Jodean Remengesau, director of the Bureau of Agriculture, champions this simple hack as a game-changer for […]
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From Rainwater to Policy: Palau Charts Path to Better Water Use and Protection
Conference on better water management for the future held at Chamayong Cultural Center March 27, 2026. Photo by: Ngeldei Tulup Conference session stresses smarter management, funding and community action for water security By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — “Water is not just something we use — it is part of who we are,” speakers said […]