# Climate change: Glacier loss and dry rivers threaten water security

https://mins.news/en/video/62969

- France 24 English, 2026-09-17 16:10 UTC
- Science
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tuRbOCfTK4

> The World Meteorological Organization says global rivers had one of their driest years in over 30 years in 2025, as glaciers retreated and freshwater reserves declined. It warns that climate change and rising water demand are making the water cycle more erratic, heightening the risks of drought and flooding.

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