Drought News

The Panama Canal plans to further reduce maritime traffic due to worsening drought caused by the El Niño climate phenomenon, which will further restrict one of

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed state regulators to penalize datacenters that do not comply with water disclosure laws, emphasizing their role in protec

The summer of 2026 was the hottest on record in the United States, with temperatures 3 degrees Fahrenheit above average, according to a new NOAA report. This re

Cider makers in the UK anticipate a 'bumper perry harvest' this year, potentially leading to super-strength cider, following record-breaking heatwaves and droug

This summer has been marked by record-breaking hot weather, widespread drought, and significant damage from fires, leading to the perception that climate change

Young Welsh farmers in Powys are producing a bumper harvest of vegetables for city children in Birmingham, transforming uncultivated land despite a difficult gr

The water crisis in the drought-affected Thalavadi hills is worsening, with larger villages requiring four to five tanker loads daily and smaller habitations ne

Arizona, a hub for chip manufacturing, faces a significant reduction in its water supply from the Colorado River, impacting its drought-prone communities and th

The article explains soil moisture deficit (SMD), a measure of how much water soil needs to reach field capacity, noting that most of England and Wales are expe

Despite recent rainfall, officials are warning that the drought is far from over, following a meeting of the National Drought Group which highlighted the severe

English sparkling winemakers anticipate a "vintage year" and their earliest grape harvest due to a scorching summer, which has ripened grapes quickly. Conversel

The UK is set to experience a wet and windy start to the weekend with autumn rain sweeping across the country. However, experts state that this rainfall will no

UK ministers are considering increasing water prices for some industrial users to address severe supply shortages, as nearly three-quarters of England and all o

Markapuram district has experienced a severe rainfall deficit of 52.5% since June 1, significantly impacting Kharif farming, with coverage falling to 21.09% com

The Karnataka government has estimated initial drought-related losses at ₹18,000 crore and plans to submit a memorandum to the Centre for financial assistance w

In 2023, record storms in Los Angeles refilled shallow aquifers and reservoirs, but deep groundwater only recovered 25% of lost levels, highlighting the dispari

Record heatwaves in the UK have led to drought conditions, raising concerns among British farmers about water security, reservoir levels, and future food supply

Despite recent heavy rain, most of England and all of Wales remain in drought, with experts providing forecasts on when warmer temperatures are expected to retu

The Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust is actively seeking suitable locations to reintroduce beavers, believing they can significantly benefit local wildlife and he

The Climate Change Advisory Council advises Irish farmers to prepare for increasingly severe weather fluctuations, including excessive rainfall, drought, and he

Karnataka plans to appeal to the Supreme Court against the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's (CWRC) order to release water to Tamil Nadu, citing drought cond

Despite the wettest week since early February, environment bosses warn that significant rainfall is still needed to end drought conditions and lift hosepipe ban

The Environment Agency warned that drought conditions will persist without sustained rainfall, as a few weeks of wet weather cannot reverse months of exceptiona

Despite Britain experiencing its wettest week in seven months with heavy rain, drought conditions and hosepipe bans remain in force. The Met Office reported a v