WMO Report: Global Water Resources Shrinking as Climate Change Alters Hydrological Cycle

The World Meteorological Organization's annual report documents declining river discharges, shrinking glaciers, and falling groundwater levels globally. The report attributes these changes to climate change, noting that water is increasingly held in the atmosphere and oceans rather than on land. This signals a systemic shift in the hydrological cycle with long-term implications for water security, agriculture, and energy production.