The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Britain’s drought is going to push up food prices even higher than the 11.6 per cent rise costing shoppers more than £530 extra a year, a supermarket boss warned on Tuesday.

Rain brings belief from hot weather - but scientists warn it may do little to help with drought conditions

A weather expert has demonstrated why this week's rain won't stop the rollout of hosepipe bans

A drought across the East Midlands is continuing to have an impact

One year after the fall of Kabul, life is difficult and precarious for almost everyone in Afghanistan. More than half of the 40 million people of this troubled country are facing severe malnutrition and grinding poverty, and 90% struggle with food insecurity. In a land of widows and orphans, disaster…

Australia could see more floods and America and Africa may experience ongoing drought for months to come, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

After months of scorching temperatures, Britain’s baked earth will be unable to absorb rainfall effectively, say experts

For nearly 40 years, committees made up of anonymous members have helped decide who officially stays in and out of drought across Queensland. Graziers say the system isn't working.

Rain brings belief from hot weather - but scientists warn it may do little to help with drought conditions

Reservoirs in the Rio Grande Valley are running dry—sparking emergency water conservation measures in both the U.S. and Mexico.

Experiment demonstrates clearly dried-out soil repels water rather than absorbing it