The Latest Breaking News from Drought

As world leaders converge on Sharm el-Sheikh for UN climate conference Cop27, World Food Programme staff highlight some of the countries hit hardest

In Australia, a land of drought and flooding rains, the institutions and government departments responsible for water policy have no common definition of water security.

Much-needed rainfall in eastern Kentucky is carrying a beneficial impact that is two-fold. It’s helping to snuff out woodland and brush fires in the Appalachian region and putting a dent in relieving drought readings.

Kentucky is under a Red Flag fire warning due to drought conditions fueling wildfires across the commonwealth.

Many people are familiar with flash floods – torrents that develop quickly after heavy rainfall. But there’s also such a thing as a flash drought, and these sudden, extreme dry spells are becoming a big concern for farmers and water utilities.

OLANCHA, Calif. — Even as worsening drought and aridification force Los Angeles to end its overwhelming dependence on imported water, Angelenos may soon realize that weaning themselves off supplies from the rugged eastern Sierra Nevada doesn’t mean they will stop paying for the city’s long, complicated history there.

Brisbane star Lachie Neale has declared the Lions are right in the window to end their AFL premiership drought, saying this group needs to capitalise.

Newcastle United have not win a trophy since 1969 but Eddie Howe wants to use that drought as inspiration rather than being burdened by it ahead of the Carabao Cup tie against Crystal Palace

The Magpies last tasted domestic success in 1955 and host Crystal Palace in the third round

Despite record-breaking temperatures over the summer, communities are being warned not to be complacent and to prepare effectively for potential flooding this winter

After years of drought, Rawlinna Station on the Nullarbor Plains is a picture of brown puddles and green shoots, giving hope to stations along the Trans-Australian Railway.