Video: See the dramatic difference in vegetation cover in Jordan between 2025 and 2026

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan witnessed a remarkable transformation in the natural landscape during 2026 compared to the previous year, as satellite images reflected a clear difference in the density and spread of vegetation cover over large areas of the country.

In 2025, Jordan was severely affected by drought due to a weak rainy season and prolonged periods without precipitation, leading to a significant decline in vegetation cover, particularly in the desert regions and agricultural plains. This decline negatively impacted pastures and crops, and satellite images showed pale colors tending towards brown and yellow, clearly indicating the scarcity of green cover.

However, in 2026, the landscape changed dramatically, as the Kingdom experienced a remarkable rainy season with rainfall distributed evenly across its various regions. This improvement in precipitation contributed to a revitalization of nature and the return of life to vast areas of land, as satellite images revealed a striking spread of greenery, not only in Jordan but also extending to large parts of the Levant and Iraq.

The attached video shows a direct visual comparison between the two years, where the large difference in the density of vegetation cover can be observed, reflecting the importance of rainfall in restoring ecological balance and improving agricultural and living conditions.

This shift reaffirms the extent to which the environment in the region is linked to climate fluctuations, and highlights the importance of water resource sustainability and planning to cope with drought years, in order to ensure the preservation of vegetation cover and enhance food security in the future.