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Al Shabaab fighters kill crew drilling well in southern Somalia

Islamist militants from al Shabaab on Friday killed 12 people drilling a well in drought-ravaged southern Somalia, a local resident and official said.

Reuters

Mariners outlast Rangers, drop magic number to one to end postseason drought

And now the number is one.

Tribune News Service

Eels to win, put club back on map: Price

Parramatta legend Ray Price is tired of waiting for the club's 36-year title drought to end, but says the mindset of the current team has given him belief.

AAP

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Reform the economics and governance of water

The floods, droughts, heatwaves, and fires that are devastating many parts of the world underscore two fundamental facts. First, damage to freshwater supplies is increasingly straining human societies, especially the poor, with far-reaching implications for economic, social, and political stability. Second, the combined impact of today's extreme conditions is unprecedented…

Bangkok Post

Full dams leave NSW farmers divided over flood risk and drought preparation ahead of more rain

All NSW dams are now sitting above 90 per cent capacity, prompting debate over how they should be managed amid the threat of flooding from La Niña and concerns about future drought.

ABC News

Low water on the Mississippi River impacting barge traffic

Parts of the Mississippi River are so low from weeks of drought that barge traffic is being limited at the worst possible time — as crop harvests begin

The Independent UK

Northern Kenya faces hunger crisis as drought wipes out livestock

(This Sept. 29 story has been corrected to show rains have failed in the last four rainy seasons, not the last four years in second paragraph)

Reuters

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Climate Migration: Blind and homeless amid Somalia's drought

Issack is 80, Hassan 75

The Independent UK

Dynasty or drought-breaker in NRL decider

Parramatta and Penrith face differing challenges in the NRL decider: One with the pressure of the game's longest drought and the other vying to defend a title.

AAP

Most of England remains in drought, as Environment Agency warns ‘significant’ climate action needed

Parts of England could remain in drought into next year, experts warn

Evening Standard

Hamilton Vows Maximum Attack to the End of the F1 Season

Seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton vowed maximum attack to the end of the season on Wednesday as Mercedes seek to wrest second place from Ferrari in the constructors' standings and end a win drought. Runaway leaders Red Bull and reigning champion Max Verstappen are set for a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Warning over droughts lasting for two years amid climate crisis

Fears of rain shortages across the planet

Wales Online

Carbon farming set to see value of 'flogged out' rural properties skyrocket, say land valuers

In outback Australia, years of drought have left many rural properties "flogged out" or degraded, but experts say they are now set to skyrocket in value due to their carbon farming potential.

ABC News

Drought prompts Portugal to restrict water use at more hydropower dams

Hit by drought, Portugal on Tuesday expanded a previous order to temporarily restrict water use for electricity production and irrigation to more of its hydropower dams.

Reuters

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The Conversation

Peril ahead for red kite chicks born during times of drought

Take a drive down England’s M40 motorway and chances are you’ll see a large bird with a forked tail overhead searching for roadkill: the red kite.

ABC News

Recreational fishers enjoy the 'catch of their lives' with Leslie Dam's thriving Murray cod

Keen fishers are getting their "catch of a lifetime" at Warwick's Leslie Dam with breeding efforts during the drought paving the way for metre-long Murray cod.

The Conversation

Beavers can do wonders for nature – but we should be realistic about these benefits extending to people

The beaver is a unique ecosystem engineer that can create a landscape that would otherwise not exist, thanks to the animal’s ability to build dams. As we experience more frequent heatwaves and drought, the potential role of beavers in safeguarding against these risks has captured widespread attention.

The Conversation

The UK's water industry is broken – here's how to fix it

Prolonged periods of intense heat affected large parts of the UK and Europe this summer. These conditions forced parts of the UK into an official drought, with restrictions on water use imposed for the first time since 2012. Despite recent autumnal weather, parts of the country remain firmly in drought.

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French mustard growers to double production in wake of market collapse

It's hard to find mustard in France right now. Local mustard growers say they will double their production after a collapse in output following supply chain failures due to drought. The problem should be sorted by Christmas, but it will be costly.

The Texas Tribune

To save water in Texas, these nonprofits are paying farmers to leave it in reservoirs

As Texas continues to battle drought, groups are trying a market-based solution to help farmers and protect what little water is left.

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Drought has turned the garden into a wasteland

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire: It feels like sitting in a crypt – I am surrounded by the skeletons of dried perennials

The Independent UK

Turn gardens into ‘bogs’ to combat drought and sewage in waterways, experts suggest

Water companies claimed to be considering ‘catching water in gardens’ as part of efforts to stop sewage overflows being triggered

The Guardian - UK

Flood gardens to combat drought and biodiversity loss, says Natural England

Experts say ditching concrete and creating mini wetlands could help water systems cope better with effects of extreme weather

The Guardian - US

For Mormons, a perfect lawn is a godly act. But the drought is catching up with them

Heavily subsidized water ‘made the desert bloom’ but the tradition is now driving Utah dry

The Guardian - US

‘The American lawn feels irresponsible’: the LA homes ditching grass for drought-friendly gardens

With water a precious commodity in California, residents are turning to native plants – saving money without sacrificing beauty

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