The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Rory McIlroy bidding to end major drought at his "second home" in PGA Championship

British star Rory McIlroy has gone nine years without winning one of golf's Major and is hoping to finally end that drought in the US PGA, which gets underway this week

Daily Mirror · May 14, 2023

‘The country is becoming a desert’: Drought-struck Spain is running out of water

Spain is running out of water. After a long and painful drought, the country has been hit by an unusually early heat wave, evaporating even more of the "blue gold" it still has left in its reservoirs. While farmers fear for their survival, environmentalists say it is time for “Europe’s…

France 24 · May 13, 2023

'Without water, we are nothing!': Spain's crippling drought reignites tensions over Tagus river

An early scorching heatwave across Spain has worsened the impact of the country's long-term drought, causing unprecedented damage to the country's crops. As farmers grow desperate for irrigation, the government's plan to limit the rerouting of water from the nation's longest river – the Tagus – for agricultural purposes lies…

France 24 · May 13, 2023

Marquez to test new Kalex chassis on Honda at MotoGP French GP

Honda has endured a torrid few years, with the 2023 season so far proving just as difficult despite LCR's Alex Rins ending its victory drought dating back to 2021 in April's Americas GP.

Autosport · May 11, 2023

Why could some regions run out of water? Seven English regions at risk of shortage

Research has suggested that huge swathes of the country could face water scarcity in just a handful of years

Evening Standard · May 11, 2023

Brazil's Haddad raises concerns about economic situation, drought in Argentina

Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad expressed serious concerns on Thursday that Argentina's economic challenges and a major drought there could affect the country's "political destiny" and usher in an extremist government.

Reuters · May 11, 2023

Seven regions in England could run out of water by 2030 - see if you're affected

Water scarcity is a growing issue facing the UK and parts of the country have been in drought since last summer, but looking forward more and more parts of England could face severe water stress

Daily Mirror · May 10, 2023

Institute upbeat on food export outlook

Thai food exports have a promising outlook this year, with shipments forecast to eke out growth of 2.1% to 1.5 trillion baht despite economic uncertainty in developed markets, inflationary pressure, foreign exchange volatility, rising production costs and drought.

Bangkok Post · May 10, 2023

Severe drought spreads in Portugal, officials seek EU help

Drought spread across almost all of mainland Portugal during an unusually hot and dry April, the meteorology agency IPMA said on Wednesday, and officials have requested aid from Brussels for the struggling farming sector.

Reuters · May 10, 2023

The Stories Behind the Knicks’ Seemingly Never-ending Title Drought

Nearly everyone tied to the franchise, from its former players, executives and coaches, will tell you the exact same thing when it comes to one of the league’s longest title droughts.

Sports Illustrated · May 10, 2023