The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Bruno Fernandes sends message after ending Manchester United drought

Man Utd defeated Brentford 3-0 in the Premier League on Monday night as Bruno Fernandes opened the scoring.

Manchester Evening News · May 2, 2022

I’ve worked in agriculture all my life. Who can I vote for to protect Victoria’s food bowl?

For irrigators in the seat of Nicholls, the next water crisis and the next deep trauma is only as far away as the next drought

The Guardian - AU · May 2, 2022

No Drought About It: How Israel Used Innovation To Beat Its Water Crisis

Israel is a desert with scarce water resources but still produces 20 percent more water than it needs. How is that possible?

Zenger · May 2, 2022

To survive drought, parts of SoCal must cut water use by 35%. The new limit: 80 gallons a day

LOS ANGELES — When the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California this week unveiled its strictest-ever water restrictions for about 6 million residents, it did so with an urgent goal in mind: a 35% reduction in water consumption, equating to an allocation of about 80 gallons per person per day.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 30, 2022

Vegas water intake now visible at drought-stricken Lake Mead

The water supply for Las Vegas has marked a milestone, with a water intake breaking the surface of drought-depleted Lake Mead and the activation of a new pumping facility to draw water from deeper in the crucial Colorado River reservoir

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2022

Ethiopian drought leading to ‘dramatic’ increase in child marriage, Unicef warns

With hunger across Horn of Africa and 600,000 children out of school, ‘desperate’ parents push more girls into early marriage

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2022

Lions out to snap SCG hoodoo in AFL test

Brisbane have lost six straight AFL matches at the SCG in a drought that dates back to 2009, with five of those defeats against Sunday's opponents Sydney.

AAP · Apr 30, 2022

Red Sox end home run drought, hold on in ninth for 3-1 victory over Orioles

If there was ever a must-win series in April, this weekend would qualify for the Red Sox.

Tribune News Service · Apr 30, 2022

Desalination project should be approved by California Coastal Commission, Gov. Gavin Newsom says

Citing California’s worsening drought conditions, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday urged the California Coastal Commission to give final approval in two weeks for construction of a new $1.4 billion desalination plant on the state’s coastline.

Tribune News Service · Apr 30, 2022

Some Like It Hot: Get Ready For A Blazing Summer

Expect a national heat wave, as well as severe storms, for the upcoming season.

Zenger · Apr 29, 2022