The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Floods and droughts are both signs of water insecurity – they show up in these four places

After the UK’s hottest ever summer on record, when much of the country has experienced a fraction of its normal levels of rain, many regions continue to be in drought. This water crisis has led to parched reservoirs and widespread hosepipe bans. Yet early autumn heat has been making way…

The Conversation · Sep 11

Panama Canal considering more cuts in transits due to El Nino

The Panama Canal might experience additional constraints on shipping traffic due to a severe drought exacerbated by a strong El Niño. Currently functioning at lower capacity, the canal is now confronted with possible new limitations as reservoir levels continue to drop.

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Red Alert in the U.S. Central Corridor: Historic Droughts and Floods Threaten from Texas to Chicago

From a 46-day Texas drought to a 113-year flood record in Indiana and Chicago's maxed reservoirs — why this corridor can't stop flooding.

Latin Times · Sep 11

English winemakers expect ‘vintage year’ after record-breaking summer heat

Hot weather means sweeter grapes, but outlook gloomier for beermakers, as drought diminishes barley harvest

The Guardian - UK · Sep 10

2026’s El Niño is shaping up to be a doozy – it’s already affecting global shipping, fish behavior and heat

El Niño is here, and forecasters warn that it’s likely to be bigger and stronger in 2026-27 than any El Niño event recorded in at least 150 years.

The Conversation · Sep 10

UK weather forecast: Wet and windy start to weekend before sun returns

Autumn rain will sweep across the UK this weekend, but won't break lingering drought, say experts

The Independent UK · Sep 10

Jeremy Clarkson’s partner Lisa Hogan warns a beer shortage is on the horizon

UK was hit by severe drought caused by multiple heatwaves this summer, leading to poor barley harvests

The Independent UK · Sep 10

In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow bought 2.4 acres in Montecito for $4.9 million and rebuilt from scratch; 6 years later, her 14,000-square-foot solar-powered home used graywater system

Gwyneth Paltrow built a large estate in Montecito during a severe California drought. Her new home incorporated solar panels and a graywater system for water conservation. This construction project took six years to complete and cost millions of dollars. Such sustainable features are becoming more common in wealthy coastal communities.…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

From farm ponds to AI chatbots: India's blueprint for revitalising dryland agriculture

Drylands are not defined by sudden disasters; their crisis unfolds quietly through declining soil fertility, uncertain rainfall, groundwater stress and repeated production shocks. This slow accumulation of vulnerability rarely attracts the attention commanded by floods or droughts, yet its economic consequences can be profound for farming households.

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Jalen Brunson Goes From Ending Knicks' 53-Year Title Drought To Becoming First Knick To Host SNL

Jalen Brunson, fresh off leading the Knicks to an NBA title, will host 'Saturday Night Live' on 26 September, marking the first time a Knicks player has fronted the show.

International Business Times UK · Sep 9