The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Mapped: Where hosepipe bans could come into effect after major drought warning

Officials say Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire, and Cumbria and Lancashire are in drought status

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

New To South Africa, Saffron Holds Promise

Livestock farmer Joe Kroon turned to saffron in desperation when drought threatened his livelihood and, as this season's harvest winds down, he is encouraged by the potential of a new entry into South Africa's farming catalogue.

International Business Times · May 30, 2025

Weather tracker: Record heat engulfs parts of France, Portugal and Spain

High pressure across much of Europe comes amid worst drought in decades, while Canada braces for hot spell

The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2025

North-west England in drought due to low water levels in reservoirs and rivers

The region is the first in England to move into drought status – despite recent rain – following one of the driest springs on record.

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

UK sees sunniest spring on record as drought declared in North West England

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The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

From record rainfall to drought: Expert reveals what’s causing Europe’s unusual spring weather

Many may wonder whether the unusual weather is a consequence of climate change. The answer is, at least in principle, no

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Drought declared in northwest England after record dry weather

UK has seen the sunniest spring on record, as temperatures set to soar again in coming days

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

Record rainfall in the south, drought in the north: what’s causing Europe’s unusual spring weather?

2025’s rainy spring has brought a swift end to the droughts plaguing several Spanish regions, restoring ecosystems to parched fields, reviving withered trees and shrubs, and bringing back a lush, green landscape not seen for a long time. It has also placed the country’s reservoir levels much higher the averages…

The Conversation · May 28, 2025

Raining one week, dusty the next – how did a dust storm make it all the way to rainy Sydney?

Much to the surprise of Sydney-siders, a dusty haze settled over the city on Tuesday morning after a week of heavy rain.

The Conversation · May 28, 2025

Managing forests and other ecosystems under rising threats requires thinking across wide-ranging scenarios

In Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California, trees that have persisted through rain and shine for thousands of years are now facing multiple threats triggered by a changing climate.

The Conversation · May 27, 2025