The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Drought declared in Yorkshire after extremely dry spring

The UK has seen one of the driest springs on record this year

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Yorkshire in drought with low water levels in reservoirs after dry spring

The county is the latest in the north of England to see its status moved to ‘drought’ after the driest spring for 132 years.

Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025

New Mexico’s Governor Declares Drought Emergency. Sort Of.

A warming climate — fueled in part by the state’s oil and gas production — has parched rivers and turned forests to tinder.

Capital & Main · Jun 11, 2025

Jacaranda, black locust and London plane: common street trees show surprising resilience to growing heat in Australia

As Australian cities heat up and dry out, street trees are emerging as frontline defenders of urban liveability.

The Conversation · Jun 11, 2025

Aid cuts push global funding down by a third in 2025, UN data shows

IN FOCUS: Agency that coordinates humanitarian responses says that for 44 humanitarian crises it has prioritised this year, only around 11 per cent of the required funding as been confirmed, writes Nick Ferris

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

Drought Conditions Are Pushing Oat Prices Higher. More Upside Is Ahead.

December oat futures present a buying opportunity after hitting a 4.5-month high last week.

Barchart · Jun 9, 2025

Underdog Dems look to snap congressional baseball drought - Roll Call

Republicans have won four in a row, but Democrats are hopeful ahead of this year’s charity game: “We have a little more depth, so we’ll see.”

Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025

Aid cuts put vital work to protect millions in Ethiopia from climate crisis at risk

IN FOCUS: Programmes helping vulnerable communities in Ethiopia to deal with the financial shock of extreme weather and drought are under threat, writes Nick Ferris

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025

Winners and losers from MotoGP's Aragon Grand Prix

What is there to say? At the track where Marc Marquez ended his over-1,000-day winning drought last year, the six-time world champion looked untouchable.

Motorsport · Jun 9, 2025

Drought, rising prices and dwindling herds undercut this year's Eid al-Adha in North Africa

North Africa’s historic drought has upended many families’ plans for Eid al-Adha

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2025