The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Avalanche risks remain high in California after deaths of skiers

Forecasters predict more snow in Sierra Nevada mountains as climate crisis increases threat of dangerous conditions

The Guardian - US · Feb 19

Snow drought helped set the stage for deadly California avalanche, leading to unstable conditions

Experts say a weekslong “snow drought” in Norther California's Sierra Nevada helped set the stage for Tuesday's deadly avalanche, after several feet of new snow fell on an earlier layer that had hardened

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Shiffrin ends her Olympic medal drought by winning slalom gold, in Photos

Mikaela Shiffrin ended her Olympic medal drought Wednesday when the American skiing standout put in two dominant runs to win the women’s slalom at the Milan Cortina Games.

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Collin Morikawa Explains How Stolen Putter Helped End Winless Drought at Pebble Beach

The two-time major champion took the putter of a fellow PGA Tour pro’s brother and caddie—and won’t be giving it back anytime soon.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 17

Why coping with heavy rain in Scotland’s whisky country shows how to save water for the summer

After weeks of relentless rain and flooding, and even more forecast, 2025’s droughts and hosepipe bans feel like ancient history. But they shouldn’t.

The Conversation · Feb 17

Cyprus appeals to residents to cut water use by two minutes a day amid drought

Island’s reservoirs hit record lows even before tourist season starts as Cypriots are warned ‘every drop counts’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

Collin Morikawa holds off Scottie Scheffler to end title drought at Pebble Beach Pro-Am

In a wild final round of wind and lead changes, Morikawa had the right response for Scheffler's bold charge

The Independent UK · Feb 16

Collin Morikawa Ends Winless Drought on Blustery Sunday at Pebble Beach

The two-time major champion withstood a packed leaderboard and blustery conditions for his first victory in 848 days at the PGA Tour’s first signature event of 2026.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 15

Help on way as farmers grapple with sweeping drought

Financial support and extra pest control are on the way for farmers in one state as severe rainfall shortages create tough conditions.

AAP · Feb 15

States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus

The seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages

The Independent UK · Feb 14