The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Italy, France confront 2nd year of western Europe drought

Italy, France and other nations in western Europe are grappling with a second year of too little rain and snow

The Independent UK · Mar 1, 2023

Yet more rain is expected to hit California in March. But warmer storms could melt snow

LOS ANGELES — Soggy, snow-capped California faces the likelihood of yet another month of wet weather, but what remains uncertain is whether this late winter precipitation will augment weeks of record-setting snowpack, or cause it to vanish should warmer rains arrive.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 1, 2023

Driest February in England since 1993 signals drought ahead, say experts

With little rain forecast for spring and reservoirs still not refilled, drought could be worse than last year

The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2023

Why El Nino doesn’t mean certain drought

It’s too early to say if a return to El Nino is imminent. Nor can we say Australia is about to swing back into drought, as many people fear.

The New Daily · Feb 28, 2023

George Skelton: Newsom cares more about almond growers than California's salmon fishery

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom bills himself as a protector of wildlife, so you wouldn't think he'd take water from baby salmon and give it to almonds.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 28, 2023

France headed for water curbs as dry winter intensifies drought

Authorities in France’s seven major river basins have been told to enforce water restrictions as the government hammers out a crisis plan to tackle a drought exacerbated by the driest winter spell on record.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 28, 2023

Why El Niño doesn't mean certain drought

The Bureau of Meteorology released its latest climate driver update on Tuesday, saying the current La Niña has weakened and is “likely near its end”. Most climate models now point to neutral conditions – neither El Niño nor La Niña – through autumn and a trend towards El Niño in…

The Conversation · Feb 28, 2023

Luke Shaw sums up feelings after ending Man Utd hoodoo Jose Mourinho made worse

Luke Shaw played a key role as Man Utd ended their six-year trophy drought in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley having previously missed out for the Red Devils

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023

'The Last of Us' Gets One Thing Right about Fungi and Climate Change

'The Last of Us' is a fictional show, but the links it highlights between global warming and fungal disease — like Valley Fever — are very real

Inverse · Feb 27, 2023

Newcastle chief Amanda Staveley responds to Man Utd loss with defiant trophy promise

Newcastle were unable to end their 54-year trophy drought as they succumbed to a painful 2-0 defat by Manchester United in Sunday's Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium

Daily Mirror · Feb 27, 2023