The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Drought, water shortages and crop failures: how does the medieval warm period compare with today?

A heatwave lasting four months, followed by water shortages and crop failures. This is England in the 13th century, not the 21st.

The Conversation · Jul 23

Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean

Spain's firefighters are battling a massive wildfire in Guadalajara, which is one of the country's largest blazes. This extreme heat wave is exacerbating wildfires across Europe, impacting multiple nations. Sicily has seen over a thousand firefighting operations and Sicily is at the highest risk. Greece and Cyprus are also experiencing…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Climate crisis-driven heat ‘sucking soils dry’ as extreme drought hits Europe

Analysis shows how heatwaves are making atmosphere thirstier, damaging water supplies, food production and power generation

The Guardian - UK · Jul 23

Mapped: The eight UK areas at risk of drought after record-breaking heatwaves

Warnings of drought come as millions of households are hit by hosepipe bans across the country

The Independent UK · Jul 22

5 Heritage Hotels in India Where the Architecture Is as Stunning as the Destination

Umaid Bhawan Palace, JodhpurConstruction on Umaid Bhawan began in 1929 and took fourteen years to complete. The Maharaja of Jodhpur commissioned it partly as a famine relief project, employing around 3,000 workers from the region during a severe drought. What they built is one of the largest private residences in…

Times Life · Jul 22

Food shortages could hit supermarkets if no rain in next 10 days in dry areas, say farmers

Water use soars during heatwaves as land, rivers and streams dry up

The Independent UK · Jul 21

Britain’s biggest water firm announces hosepipe ban for 10m customers

The ban applies to all customers that Thames Water supplies with drinking water across London, the Thames Valley and the home counties.

Evening Standard · Jul 21

Thames Water joins hosepipe ban as England and Wales approach drought status

About 23 million people across country affected by water-saving measures with ‘prolonged dry weather’ in eight areas

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

How can I water my garden in a hosepipe ban and will there be drought this summer?

Millions of people in southern England and parts of Wales face restrictions after prolonged periods of hot weather

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

How climate change is making wildfires more frequent

Climate change and wildfires explained: Global temperatures are projected to remain at record highs, increasing extreme weather events. Rising temperatures and drought conditions create favorable environments for more frequent wildfires. These fires destroy habitats and release carbon dioxide, contributing to further warming. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is critical to limiting…

The Economic Times · Jul 21