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The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Water companies feel the heat as commercial bans loom in dry summer

Suppliers may be forced to cut large-scale usage by businesses amid fears of a repeat of last year’s heatwave

The Guardian - UK

London IPO market ‘effectively closed’ says Peel Hunt as it swings to annual loss

City investment bank points to turbulent politics and rising rates as it swings to an annual loss in deal drought

Evening Standard

Drought and rising heat bring unusual wildfire warnings in northern Europe

Summer is wildfire season in southern Europe, but this year the continent’s north is also at risk, with forest fire warnings in effect across the Nordic and Baltic countries

The Independent UK

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Sugar cane decline to hit KSL production

Khon Kaen Sugar Industry Plc (KSL), Thailand's third-largest sugar producer by sales volume, expects sugar cane output for its factories to decrease by 10-15% to 5 million tonnes in the new 2023-24 crop year because of drought.

Bangkok Post

Govt must brace for El Niño

Experts are warning Thailand to brace for unusually low average rainfall that may lead to drought as a result of the El Niño weather pattern.

Bangkok Post

Water plans need review

Drought has always been a part of Thailand's weather cycle, but this year's situation is a cause for concern due to the El Nino southern oscillation that is affecting the entire Southeast Asian region.

Bangkok Post

How La Niña and El Niño affect the weather

A weather pattern known as El Niño has formed over the pacific ocean, and scientists believe it could drastically increase global temperatures and trigger extreme events like droughts and cyclones.

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River in ‘wettest place in England’ in Lake District almost completely dry

Experts are warning of disastrous conditions for wildlife at upper River Derwent in Borrowdale

The Guardian - UK

'Serious concern' over low French water table as country braces for extreme drought

France is bracing for an extreme drought this summer with two-thirds of the country’s water table still below normal despite storms and flooding across parts of the south and east.

Radio France Internationale

The best drought-tolerant herbs – 8 tasty plants that are easy to care for in hot, dry weather

Many of the best aromatic, culinary, and medicinal herbs can thrive in dry conditions thanks to their Mediterranean heritage

Homes & Gardens

How droughts can leave people with nowhere to go

Those most affected by climate-induced droughts risk being trapped due to a lack of resources and networks to migrate.

360info

Lake Oroville is 100% full as California reservoirs are revived by historic rain and snowmelt

California's second-largest reservoir is now completely full after a historic rainy season recharged reservoirs across the state following years of drought.

Los Angeles Times

Parsing the impact of the parched season

The effects of the El Niño weather pattern are becoming increasingly evident with the persistence of hot, dry weather and high temperatures despite the official start of the rainy season on May 22, as announced by the Meteorological Department.

Bangkok Post

Can you water plants with bath water? Experts reveal the pros and cons

Whether or not you decide to use bath water to hydrate your plants depends on several factors – here's what you need to know

Homes & Gardens

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Wales Online

Wales not set for imminent hosepipe ban despite parts of the UK already limiting water

Parts of Wales were still considered to be in drought in January this year

USA Today Sports Media Group

Nick Taylor makes history with 72-foot putt to win 2023 RBC Canadian Open in fourth playoff hole

The win is the third Taylor on the PGA Tour and ends a 69-year drought for Canadians in their national open.

Daily Mirror

El Niño is officially BACK threatening intense floods, droughts, wildfire and PLAGUE

The United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has officially declared El Niño is underway and scientists warn it could bring record hot temperatures and contribute to extreme events including droughts, cyclones and infectious diseases

The Guardian - US

‘A portion of paradise’: how the drought is bringing a lost US canyon back to life

Record dryness has restored an ecosystem under Lake Powell, the country’s second-largest reservoir

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Homes & Gardens

Drought-tolerant landscaping ideas – 8 solutions for a more sustainable backyard design

It's goodbye to water-guzzling lawns and needy plants and hello to drought-tolerant varieties and permeable hardscaping

Zenger

When Will Canadian Wildfire Smoke Return To The Northeast?

New York City is seeing positive signs of haze clearing up as the Northeast is still dealing with bad quality of air.

Inverse

NASA Satellite Images Reveal Surprisingly Good News for California

New satellite photos show the levels of Shasta Lake, California’s largest reservoir, going from 31 percent capacity last November to nearly 100 percent in May 2023.

Homes & Gardens

Expert tips for watering lavender to avoid ‘loving it to death’

Lavender is a drought-tolerant plant that only requires watering during prolonged dry spells

Football London

Ange Postecoglou tipped to end Tottenham trophy drought but Champions League agony for new boss

We asked our Tottenham Hotspur correspondents Alasdair Gold and Rob Guest to predict how they believe next season will go under the new head coach

Bangkok Post

Outlook better for rice exports in H2

Thailand should see greater opportunities to export rice in the second half of the year as countries that import are rushing to stock up on concerns about drought.

Bangkok Post

El Niño fails to affect Thai food prices

The Internal Trade Department says the droughts caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon have yet to affect the prices of local goods.

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