The Latest Breaking News from Drought

The Hunter has one job vacancy for every two unemployed people, offering "little wiggle room" for companies looking for skilled staff. The Hunter's April unemployment rate was 3.1 per cent, almost a full point below the state and national levels, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Business Hunter chief…

The UN’s World Food Programme says extreme weather attributed to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a surge in hunger from Zambia to Afghanistan, calling on donors for much-needed help

University of Newcastle launches 1000 L/day hydro harvester.

"A European heatwave and drought have limited Spanish and Italian producers' ability to supply olive oil"

NASA scientists have discovered signs of an impending flash drought months before the onset by observing the brightness of "glowing" plants from space.

The southern African region is battling with drought at present. This is the result of El Niño, a natural climate cycle characterised by changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures. It has effects on global weather patterns, particularly rainfall and temperature.

The 5-year drought is over for the Buckeyes. #GoBucks

‘Critical slowing down’ of recovery raises concern over forest’s resilience to ecosystem collapse

The French Caribbean department of Martinique has declared a drought crisis for the first time in its history. The lack of rain has threatened drinking water, while authorities have imposed heavy water restrictions.

Karnataka faces severe drought, with over 2,000 villages lacking drinking water; government implements measures to address the crisis.

Lead Bank Manager Lokesh has directed all the bankers not adjust the drought compensation, pension, PM Kissan or other benefit amounts with the farm loans.