The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Extreme weather affects mental health: what vulnerable women in Kenya told us

Climatic shocks and environmental changes are increasingly recognised as one of the greatest threats to human health of the 21st century. Extreme weather, such as heatwaves, tropical cyclones, heavy rainfall, floods, wildfires and droughts, can trigger mental and physical ill-health. Individuals living in poor settings and rural areas are likely…

The Conversation · Jul 28, 2025

Grain Market Update: Where are Soybean, Corn, and Wheat Prices Headed?

Darin Newsom of Barchart discusses current grain market weakness due to strong yields and limited fund interest, while highlighting a concerning divergence in the cattle market that could lead to a "volatile top."

Barchart · Jul 25, 2025

Wet weekend for South Australia, NSW and Victoria as cold front moves across south-east

Some areas expected to receive up to 25mm but downpour unlikely to help farmers in regions experiencing drought

The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2025

No households fined for breaking hosepipe bans during recent droughts, water firms admit

Exclusive: Calls grow for tougher action on water firms, instead of relying on households to cut demand

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025

Food prices rise worldwide due to climate extremes, according to new report

Food items including potatoes, onions, lettuce, cabbage, fruit and rice are hit by extreme weather that exceeded historical precedent, raising inflation and prices for consumers, a new report shows. The study is released ahead of an important United Nations food summit, to open on Sunday in Ethiopia.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 22, 2025

Cold front to dump ‘decent dose’ of rain on drought-affected parts of south-east Australia

Parched areas of South Australia, northern Victoria and south-western NSW to receive relief later this week

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2025

Three types of drought – and why there’s no such thing as a global water crisis

Hosepipe bans have been announced in parts of England this summer. Following the driest spring in over a century, the Environment Agency has issued a medium drought risk warning, and Yorkshire Water will introduce restrictions starting Friday, 11 July. It’s a familiar story: reduced rainfall, shrinking reservoirs and renewed calls…

The Conversation · Jul 21, 2025

Emergency water deliveries begin on Serbian mountain as drought endangers some 1,000 cows and horses

With no rainfall since May, farmers on Suva Planina are relying on water tanks to keep their cattle and horses alive.

Euronews · Jul 21, 2025

How to protect your plants during a watering ban

Use mulching, water collection, smart plant placement, and drought-resistant varieties to maintain garden health during water restrictions.

Tom’s Guide · Jul 21, 2025

Water tanks replace springs on a Serbian mountain as drought endangers some 1,000 cows and horses

A severe drought this summer in the Balkans has left over 1,000 cows and horses without water on a mountain in southeast Serbia, forcing the authorities to bring up emergency supplies

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025