The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Scotland's rivers under 'significant pressure' as England and Wales declare droughts

RECENT rainfall has eased water scarcity in parts of Scotland but several areas remain under significant pressure , while England and Wales have…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 30

Wales in drought as country faces driest July since records began

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The Independent UK · Jul 30

UK drought: crop harvests at severe risk of collapse

Much of England is now officially in drought. Reservoir levels are being closely monitored by water companies, while farmers are reporting dry soils and poor crop conditions. Further restrictions such as grazing rules could soon come into effect.

The Conversation · Jul 30

Drought, heatwaves, wildfires, deaths: The toll of UK’s extreme summer

Climate change is making extremes such as heat and drought more intense and more likely.

The Independent UK · Jul 30

Johnsongrass was introduced into the United States early in the nineteenth century; it later became such a damaging agricultural invader that several states declared it a noxious weed

Johnsongrass was introduced to the United States for livestock feed in the nineteenth century. Its rapid growth and drought tolerance made it an attractive agricultural plant. After escaping cultivation, it spread widely, becoming a persistent invasive weed. This grass propagates through seeds and underground rhizomes, making eradication difficult. Its adaptability…

The Times of India · Jul 30

Ship swaps and missed stops: How river cruise lines are dealing with low water levels

Cruise editor Marc Shoffman explains how passengers may still be affected by droughts across Europe

The Independent UK · Jul 30

England Droughts Declared After Rainfall Falls to Just 7% of Normal in July

England is experiencing a severe drought after the driest July on record, leading to water restrictions and concerns over farming and food supplies.

International Business Times UK · Jul 30

An ancient Mexican city once home to 90,000 people vanished nearly 1,000 years ago. Scientists think a 650-year drought may explain why

Around a thousand years ago, the ancient city of Cantona stood as one of the largest urban centres in the Americas, with an estimated population of 90,000 people. Built on the volcanic highlands of central Mexico, the fortified settlement thrived for centuries before it was mysteriously abandoned by the mid-11th…

The Times of India · Jul 30

’Magical material’: How Europe’s drought-struck islands could soon harvest water from dry air

Europe’s tourist islands are facing severe water stress. Is tech that harvests water from dry air a solution?

Euronews · Jul 30

Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe

As wildfires and successive heatwaves in France and Spain highlight climate change's impact, a severe drought is causing record low water levels on the Danube River, affecting tourism and industry

The Independent UK · Jul 30