The Latest Breaking News from Drought

US government pledges $250 million to help ailing Salton Sea

LOS ANGELES — The Biden administration has announced a plan to provide $250 million to accelerate environmental projects around the shrinking Salton Sea, helping to revitalize its ecosystems and control hazardous dust in a deal that will clear the way for California to take less water from the drought-ravaged Colorado…

Los Angeles Times · Nov 29, 2022

"I won't stop again!" - Gabriel Jesus' next step after ending Arsenal goal drought is revealed

Latest Arsenal news includes comments from Gabriel Jesus who has struggled in front of goal since scoring in the North London Derby win over Tottenham in October

Football London · Nov 29, 2022

Most of England remains in drought despite recent heavy rainfall

Water companies are being urged to plan now to avoid water supply and environmental impacts next summer.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2022

Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs picks Derek Carr off twice in first quarter

Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs' interception drought is officially over, with two first-quarter interceptions of Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 27, 2022

La Niña forgot Queensland towns still in drought, despite widespread rain

The La Niña weather pattern has devastated communities differently. For some, it's been too much rain; for others, not enough.

ABC News · Nov 27, 2022

As California droughts intensify, ecosystems and rural communities will bear the brunt

LOS ANGELES — Drought, human-caused climate change, invasive species and a "legacy" of environmental issues are permanently altering California's landscape and placing some communities and ecosystems at increasing risk, a panel of experts told water officials recently.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 27, 2022

In South America's Andes, farmers pray for rain to end drought

High in the mountains of the Bolivian Andes, farmer Alberto Quispe has one thing on his mind: rain.

Reuters · Nov 25, 2022

‘It’s a disaster.’ Drought dramatically shrinking California farmland, costing $1.7 billion

In the fall, rice fields in the Sacramento Valley usually shine golden brown as they await harvesting. This year, however, many fields were left covered with bare dirt.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 25, 2022

See how reservoir levels have risen rapidly after summer drought

The autumn deluge has seen reservoir levels rise rapidly, according to water companies, but some parts of the UK remain under a hosepipe ban. In July and August, reservoir levels across the north of England dropped dramatically following months of record-low rainfall, with some reaching unprecedented levels, exposing lost villages…

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2022

Rams' lack of creating turnovers has become a big problem

It qualifies as more than a dry spell, goes well beyond a drought.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 25, 2022