Drought

Yorkshire Water urges savings as drought declared Energy Live News07:11Water Security Natural Disasters Severe Weather Events

Bradford residents urged to join 'community effort' to save water amid drought The Telegraph & Argus14:52Water Security Natural Disasters Severe Weather Events

Bank funds flood in for Rural Aid's feed, water and welfare work in four states The North West Star01:34South Australia Australia Natural Disasters

Fixing fences and buying local — you can help farmers doing it tough ABC Online22:45South Australia Australia Natural Disasters

Drought risk as reservoirs drop in North Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion The Pembrokeshire Herald17:35Ceredigion Pembrokeshire Water

Welsh Water declares "developing drought" as reservoirs reach low levels County Times17:38Ceredigion Pembrokeshire Water

Kangaroo control fast-tracked to help Victorian farmers in drought ABC Online05:13Victoria Natural Disasters Severe Weather Events

'It's been a long time': Rains bring relief to farmers in drought-stricken Victoria ABC Online20:19Victoria Natural Disasters Severe Weather Events

City of Dawson Creek warns residents to prepare for floods even as wildfires loom CBC.ca01:34Canada British Columbia Natural Disasters

Summer drought risk increases as hot weather melts mountain snow NanaimoNewsNOW00:31Canada British Columbia Natural Disasters

Drought fears in Europe amid reports May was world’s second hottest ever Yahoo! UK & Ireland03:12Water Security Severe Weather Events Global Issues

Europe faces drought as May declared second-hottest on record euronews11:40Water Security Severe Weather Events Global Issues

New Mexico’s governor declares drought emergency. Sort of. Capital & Main17:21Michelle Lujan Grisham California Drought New Mexico

New Mexico governor’s drought order avoids the words “climate” and “emergency” Truthout14:37Michelle Lujan Grisham California Drought New Mexico

Drought update: Most inland areas are drought-free, while some are in moderate drought WITN18:11Water Security California Drought North Carolina

Long drought warning in N.J. finally ends, but 8 counties placed under drought watch NJ.com - The Jersey Journal19:06Drought in the US California Drought New Jersey

N.J. drought warning continues despite heavy rain. Here’s why. NJ.com - The Jersey Journal18:04Drought in the US California Drought New Jersey

Big farming area of Michigan still in severe drought Saginaw News, Michigan13:47Michigan Water Security Drought in the US

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In the last 15 minutes

Minister Baraka And Morocco’s Water Gamble: Betting On Resilience In A Thirstier World – OpEd Eurasia Review17:34

In the last 4 hours

Alfa Laval joins One Water consortium World Pumps14:08

Impacts yet to be fully felt as Kamloops gears up for second summer with new year-round water restrictions CFJC Today14:02

In the last 6 hours

Greek Government Plans €11 Bln Overhaul to Tackle Water Scarcity To Vima12:54

Ancient climate shifts reveal warning signs for modern drought risks TerraDaily.com11:52

In the last 8 hours

TCMA Turns Disused Mines into Water Resources Bangkok Post11:23

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Earlier today

Sweden’s Alfa Laval joins One Water consortium Sustainability Online09:35

Businesses relieved as dollar drought eases BusinessDay NG04:40

How do we ensure drought support goes to those who need it? The North West Star03:34

Xi Jinping drives China's relentless fight against desertification People's Daily02:26

Bank funds flood in for Rural Aid's feed, water and welfare work in four states The North West Star01:34

Ciganda ends LPGA title drought with Meijer Classic win France 2400:53

Yesterday

Ciganda ends nine-year LPGA Tour victory drought Yahoo! UK & Ireland23:06 15-Jun-25

Carlota Ciganda wins Meijer LPGA Classic to end long victory drought MailOnline22:04 15-Jun-25

New Mexico Governor’s Drought Order Avoids the Words “Climate” and “Emergency” Truthout14:37 15-Jun-25

McGrath's 'relief' at ending Leinster's trophy drought RTE10:28 15-Jun-25

Brit makes Ilkley history after decade drought as duo defeated in dramatic final The Telegraph & Argus09:59 15-Jun-25

‘It’s beautiful, sweet’: Rain settles the dust and brings hope to drought-weary farmers The Sydney Morning Herald09:51 15-Jun-25

Kamaru Usman ends four-year drought with impressive UFC win The Punch09:48 15-Jun-25

Xi Focus: Xi Jinping drives China's relentless fight against desertification Xinhua Agency09:16 15-Jun-25

Nearly one-third of Afghanistan’s population lacks access to safe drinking water Ariana News09:03 15-Jun-25

Earth's growing 'thirst' making droughts worse, Oxford research shows This is Oxfordshire05:55 15-Jun-25

What Can Ancient Climates Tell Us About Modern Droughts? Eurasia Review03:06 15-Jun-25

Southwestern Iowa communities subject to ‘Level Red’ water advisory WOWT00:23 15-Jun-25

Nbt Conclave: Minister Swatantra Dev red flags water scarcity in up, calls for conservation… The Times of India00:20 15-Jun-25

In the last 7 days

Farmers are praying for rain to ease impact of droughts Hampshire Chronicle16:51 14-Jun-25

Top news of the day: South Africa ends 27-year drought of major ICC title by winning WTC final; DNA samples of six… The Hindu14:08 14-Jun-25

Falling Water Levels Forcing Moscow to Dredge Rivers and Ports across Russia, Turning to China… Window on Eurasia (Weblog)14:03 14-Jun-25

WTC final: South Africa ends 27-year drought of major ICC title The Hindu12:54 14-Jun-25

New Penwortham wetlands delayed due to not enough water Blog Preston12:10 14-Jun-25

Swedish NGO Affirms Continued Operations Amid Humanitarian Funding Drought The Reporter09:09 14-Jun-25

Yorkshire Water urges savings as drought declared Energy Live News07:11 14-Jun-25

Expert shares rainwater harvesting tips to combat Dutch summer droughts NL Times06:20 14-Jun-25

Greenbelt Municipal & Industrial Water Authority, City of Childress provide update on water issues NewsChannel 1001:06 14-Jun-25

Nevada drought persists despite cool spell; Father's Day weekend to see soaring temps KSNV Las Vegas00:26 14-Jun-25

Drought task force takes immediate action Shepparton News00:04 14-Jun-25

Recent Rain Buys Time, but Summer Heat Could Renew Drought Risks Successful Farming22:02 13-Jun-25

Reassurance to Keighley-district householders following drought declaration Keighley News21:33 13-Jun-25

Bengal Govt’s Matir Srishti Project transforms 42,000 acres of drought-hit land — with some help from farmers Indian Express21:31 13-Jun-25

Five quick hits: Starc breaks a drought and Smith busts a digit ABC Online20:42 13-Jun-25

SBA offers disaster loans to small businesses, private nonprofits affected by drought Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska19:53 13-Jun-25

Drought risk as reservoirs drop in North Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion The Pembrokeshire Herald17:35 13-Jun-25

Amazon Trees Under Pressure: New Study Reveals How Forest Giants Handle Light and Heat Newswise (Press Release)15:52 13-Jun-25

Water restrictions extended to August as rain fails to end drought in three counties The Irish Independent15:05 13-Jun-25

Bradford residents urged to join 'community effort' to save water amid drought The Telegraph & Argus14:52 13-Jun-25

How drought, food shortages and wildfires could plague this summer i News14:26 13-Jun-25

Lancashire 'in drought' as water shortage warning issued Lancs Live14:11 13-Jun-25

Scientific breakthrough boosts drought-resistant crop development Fruitnet13:00 13-Jun-25

Making trees in fire-maintained forest less susceptible to drought Phys.org11:55 13-Jun-25

How much rain has Wichita seen so far in June? See latest totals after flooding The Wichita Eagle, Kansas City11:11 13-Jun-25

Incredible rural scene brings 'glimmer of hope' to struggling Aussies Yahoo! Australia08:19 13-Jun-25

Kangaroo control fast-tracked to help Victorian farmers in drought ABC Online05:13 13-Jun-25

'Outstanding Talk Series' To Receive Only Three Emmy Nomination Slots After Drought of Submissions MXDWN05:13 13-Jun-25

Drought officially declared in Yorkshire and a summer hosepipe ban is looking likely Huddersfield Hub02:22 13-Jun-25

This week in science: humans' unique breathing, droughts and the diets of dinosaurs NPR22:46 12-Jun-25

Fixing fences and buying local — you can help farmers doing it tough ABC Online22:45 12-Jun-25

People urged to save water as Yorkshire declared in drought The Craven Herald22:36 12-Jun-25

N.W.T gov't says barge season this year could still be a possibility, despite low water levels CBC.ca22:36 12-Jun-25

Drought level on North and South Thompson River basin increase CFJC Today22:06 12-Jun-25

Yorkshire officially in drought following hottest spring on record YorkMix20:49 12-Jun-25

A Pathway to Salt-Tolerant Crops in a Changing Climate Botany One20:31 12-Jun-25

Scientists discover smart ‘switch’ in plants that allows them to redirect roots to find water The University of Nottingham20:17 12-Jun-25

Drought officially declared in Yorkshire after dry spring Ilkley Gazette20:02 12-Jun-25

Scientists Reveal Plants Have a “Switch” That Allows Them to Redirect Root Growth to Seek Water The Debrief19:45 12-Jun-25

Parts of Wales could be hit with hosepipe ban within weeks Wales Online19:06 12-Jun-25

May delivers highest heat in decades across north Florida as the drought improves statewide WUSF Public Media19:01 12-Jun-25

May delivers highest heat in decades for much of north Florida along with state-wide drought improvement Central Florida Public Media18:58 12-Jun-25

Studying North Atlantic Ocean patterns can predict UK droughts a year in advance Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (Press Release)18:52 12-Jun-25

National collaborations to accelerate advances in sustainable water management Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (Press Release)18:52 12-Jun-25

Some of Nebraska’s winter wheat hit hard by drought Brownfield Ag News18:41 12-Jun-25

A $20 billion effort to avoid calamity: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did to save the state’s water supply The Texas Tribune18:23 12-Jun-25

Drought update: Most inland areas are drought-free, while some are in moderate drought WITN18:11 12-Jun-25

Hosepipe ban warning issued as drought declared in Yorkshire Utility Week18:03 12-Jun-25

Uisce Éireann announces extension to hosepipe ban Agriland17:47 12-Jun-25

Yorkshire in drought following one of driest springs on record York Press17:45 12-Jun-25

Welsh Water declares "developing drought" as reservoirs reach low levels County Times17:38 12-Jun-25

Kells hosepipe ban extended The Meath Chronicle16:19 12-Jun-25

Met Office issues six weather warnings for thunder, lightning, hail and floods - while massive… MailOnline16:05 12-Jun-25

Passenger Captures Drought-Stricken Everglades in Heartbreaking Plane Video Rock Hill Herald15:56 12-Jun-25

River conditions show importance of ongoing monitoring Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Press Release)15:50 12-Jun-25

Yorkshire officially in drought following one of driest springs on record Darlington and Stockton Times15:06 12-Jun-25

The areas now officially in drought as temperatures to surge above 27°C i News15:01 12-Jun-25

Yorkshire enters drought after driest spring in 132 years Yahoo! UK & Ireland14:49 12-Jun-25

expert reaction to Environment Agency declaring drought status for Yorkshire Science Media Centre14:30 12-Jun-25

Big farming area of Michigan still in severe drought Saginaw News, Michigan13:47 12-Jun-25

Yorkshire Water: Drought declared by Environmental Agency after 'warmest spring' since records… Yorkshire Evening Post13:36 12-Jun-25

Drought declared in Yorkshire after driest spring in 132 years ITV13:27 12-Jun-25

Drought officially declared in Yorkshire with water restrictions considered The Telegraph & Argus13:25 12-Jun-25

Yorkshire placed in drought measures - what it means for you Leeds Live13:25 12-Jun-25

What does a drought mean for Yorkshire? BBC13:19 12-Jun-25

Yorkshire second region to declare a drought after dry spring LBC News13:19 12-Jun-25

UK drought 2025: Yorkshire Water declares shortage after one of the driest springs on record National World13:12 12-Jun-25

Minister Dion George and Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts lead the 2025 Desertification and Drought Ministerial Imbizo in … South African Government12:31 12-Jun-25

Drought declared across Yorkshire BBC12:26 12-Jun-25

Drought declared in Yorkshire after extremely dry spring The Independent12:24 12-Jun-25

Yorkshire in drought with low water levels in reservoirs after dry spring Evening Standard12:21 12-Jun-25

Yorkshire second region in England to move into drought status Farmers Guardian12:20 12-Jun-25

Drought status moves closer as reservoir levels drop BBC12:19 12-Jun-25

Water company's plea to residents as 'Developing Drought' situation announced Western Telegraph12:05 12-Jun-25

‘Developing drought’ declared in Ceredigion Cambrian News12:02 12-Jun-25

A fragile state: Zimbabwe reckons with the catastrophic loss of US Aid NewsDay, Zimbabwe10:35 12-Jun-25

Southwest Monsoon: Drought Impact Expected To Be Less Intense – NADMA Bernama09:55 12-Jun-25

Meet man who had no running water at home growing up, owned no telephone, now earns Rs 74 lakh… DNA India09:23 12-Jun-25

Southern Water sets out fresh long-term plan for water security Basingstoke Gazette07:53 12-Jun-25

GCF Water Project Design Guidelines UN-Water05:46 12-Jun-25

Four BC Regions Wildfire Experts Are Watching Closely The Tyee05:19 12-Jun-25

Santa Fe County bans certain fireworks, citing drought conditions Santa Fe New Mexican02:24 12-Jun-25

City of Dawson Creek warns residents to prepare for floods even as wildfires loom CBC.ca01:34 12-Jun-25

Santa Fe County enacts fireworks ban due to drought conditions KOB 401:26 12-Jun-25

Summer drought risk increases as hot weather melts mountain snow NanaimoNewsNOW00:31 12-Jun-25

Climate adaptation and inequality: Lessons from Cape Town’s drought VoxEU.org00:05 12-Jun-25

Drought-stricken Peace Region submerged in growing cluster fires My PG Now00:04 12-Jun-25

Most of Utah is in drought. How will that impact fishing this summer? Deseret Morning News, Utah22:46 11-Jun-25

12 Nebraska counties designated as disaster areas due to recent drought KSNB22:41 11-Jun-25

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