The Latest Breaking News from Drought

From badgers to bumblebees: how drought is affecting Britain’s wildlife

As garden birds struggle to find food, many species are also at risk of overheating and dehydration

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2022

Wild animals at risk of dehydration as French heatwave blazes on

An animal shelter near Nice in the south of France is attempting to save some 200 birds and small mammals at risk of dehydration and undernourishment because of drought and the sequence of summer heatwaves sweeping the country.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 3, 2022

Drought takes toll on Tuscany's famed olive oil and wine production

Farmers in Tuscany, the heart of Italy's prized wine and olive oil industry, are battling to salvage as much as they can of this year's crop from the ravages of drought and heatwave.

Reuters · Aug 3, 2022

Games haul underlines Aus gym quality

Kate McDonald has won Games beam gold on a banner final day for Australia's artistic gymnasts that delivered five total medals.

AAP · Aug 2, 2022

Italy's salty Po Delta hurting agriculture, fisheries

Drought and unusually hot weather have raised the salt levels in Italy’s largest delta, where the mighty Po River feeds into the Adriatic Sea south of Venice

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Water restrictions in force across France as drought threatens crop production

Drought and a succession of three heat waves since June – attributed by scientific consensus to climate change - have severely reduced river flows across France, multiplying water restriction measures, directly affecting agricultural production.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 2, 2022

In northern Kenya, drought may keep some herders from voting

In Kenya's northern Samburu County, severe drought has forced herders to migrate hundreds of kilometres in search of pasture and water, meaning some may have to skip voting in elections set for Aug. 9.

Reuters · Aug 2, 2022

The Mediterranean as We Know It Is Vanishing

From Saint-Tropez to Amalfi, the region’s most attractive tourist destinations are also its most vulnerable.

Foreign Policy · Aug 1, 2022

Spain holiday warning to British holidaymakers as strict new beach rule is imposed

From today, Monday August 1, beach showers will be shut in three municipalities - Rincon de la Victoria, Velez-Malaga and Algarrobo - as a result of the major drought in Spain

Edinburgh Live · Aug 1, 2022

I was banned from playing football—so last night I cried tears of joy

The final whistle blew, the nation started singing Sweet Caroline and then here in Kent the heavens opened. The drought is over. OK, the water companies might not agree but let’s just bask in the poetry for a second while someone is off hunting for the key to the football…

Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2022