The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Putting out wildfires: how peat restoration has reduced fire risk in Indonesia’s tropical forests

Peatland fires in Indonesia pose a major threat to habitats, wildlife and people. That risk is exacerbated by the country’s periodic El Niño warming phases, which bring prolonged drought.

The Conversation · Aug 12

France gripped by latest summer heatwave as drought conditions worsen

Scorching heat continued to spread across most of mainland France on Wednesday, as the Ministry for Ecological Transition met to take stock of the effects of a drought that has been steadily worsening since May.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 12

I was enjoying growing vegetables. Then the climate crisis raised its ugly head

My child and I were bonding over our hit-and-miss approach to reaping crops. But with heatwaves pushing more of Britain into drought, it’s starting to feel like a luxury we can’t afford, writes Bim Adewunmi

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Can you remove stubborn lawn weeds during a heatwave without ruining grass? A lawn care expert reveals all

I’m a garden writer and struggling with how to tackle my parched lawn that’s full of weeds. I asked a lawn care expert what to do.

Tom’s Guide · Aug 12

UK heatwave: Burnham considers ban on disposable barbecues to prevent wildfires – as it happened

Prime minister suggests possible measure as he prepares to chair emergency Cobra meeting in response to extreme heat

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

France swelters in new heatwave as water restrictions tighten

Seventy-eight departments, including Rhône, Hauts-de-Seine, Calvados and Finistère, are on orange heatwave alert. Weeks of drought have led the authorities to impose successive restrictions on water use.

Euronews · Aug 12

Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid extreme heat

PM touts ban on disposable barbecues as areas hit by wildfires – but some Labour MPs will be hoping for more ambitious ideas to tackle crisis

The Guardian - AU · Aug 12

Andy Burnham to chair emergency Cobra meeting over 'extreme' weather

Andy Burnham will chair a meeting of the UK Government’s emergency Cobra committee on Wednesday in response to extreme heat

The National (Scotland) · Aug 12

PM to chair emergency Cobra meeting amid ‘extreme heat’ warning and wildfires

Andy Burnham will hold an emergency Cobra meeting on Wednesday as temperatures this week could reach 38C and wildfires rage on.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Govt boosts flood-response funds

Deputy prime ministers will each receive 100 million baht in emergency funding to tackle flooding and prepare for drought across the nation.

Bangkok Post · Aug 11