The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Brace for flash floods, meteorologists warn as ‘intense’ thunderstorms set to hit capital

The ‘wrong kind of rain’ is unlikely to help with droughts

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022

Drought declared in Yorkshire for first time in four years as millions face water restrictions

Downpours forecast will ‘not be enough to correct weeks of dry weather’, local Environment Agency official says

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

Labour would end ‘scandalous’ bonuses for water company bosses, says Ed Miliband

But regulator Ofwat says situation in the sector is ‘complex’

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

Drought will push food prices even higher, warns supermarket boss

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.

Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022

UK weather: Heavy rain and thunderstorms finally arrive as country faces ‘incredible deluge’

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

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022

Plastic cup trick shows why the 'wrong kind of rain' won't end drought

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

Wales Online · Aug 16, 2022

Dead fish removed from Mansfield pond amid shock at low water levels

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

Nottingham Post · Aug 16, 2022

One year into Taliban control, Afghans face poverty and repression. Australia cannot turn a blind eye

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…

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2022

La Niña sea temperatures driving floods in Australia and drought in the United States and Africa

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.

ABC News · Aug 15, 2022

Met Office warns of floods as heatwave ends with heavy thunderstorms

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

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022