The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Drought forces water restrictions across nearly 70% of France

PARIS — Nearly 70% of France is subject to water-use restrictions as drought conditions worsen amid successive heatwaves, the government said Monday.

Bangkok Post · Aug 10

Nearly 70 percent of France under water restrictions amid record heat

Nearly 70 percent of France is now under water-use restrictions as successive heatwaves and severe drought intensify pressure on the country’s water supplies. Authorities said Monday that 67 of 101 departments had reached the highest crisis alert, while two-thirds of groundwater reserves were below normal levels. Another heatwave is expected…

France 24 · Aug 10

As severe drought hits, the UK’s food system faces crisis – here’s how to change that

The UK is in the grip of a severe drought. England and Wales received only 9-10% of their normal rainfall in July, and for England it was the driest July since records began in 1836. A fifth heatwave has just been forecast. This is the shape of things to come…

The Conversation · Aug 10

Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England as another heatwave looms

Millions more could face hosepipe ban as further regions expected to enter drought, expert says

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Will drought be declared in more parts of England? Here’s what we know

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The Independent UK · Aug 10

Mapped: Where drought has been declared in the UK as amber extreme heat warning issued

The whole of Wales and some 71.3 per cent of England is now in drought

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Amber heat-health alerts issued for most of England as temperatures could reach 36C or higher this week – as it happened

The upgraded alerts will be in place from 9am on Tuesday until 9pm on Friday

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10

Historic drought: rivers reveal hunger stones, warships and mammoth remains

Water levels across Europe have plunged to record lows due to the ongoing drought, exposing a host of long-hidden relics; here is a selection.

Euronews · Aug 10

Western Europe sets new temperature record after summer of heatwaves

The extreme heat has led to major wildfires, prolonged drought and thousands of projected heat-related deaths

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Why is the European Union short on water? Take our poll

With three weeks left in August, Europe still struggles with water restrictions as intense heat strains its fragile water reserves. Beyond dried-up water reservoirs and drought alerts, decades of leaks, overuse and pollution have left the bloc short on water.

Euronews · Aug 10