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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

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

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.…

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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

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

One of the Top Texas House Races Could Come Down to a Single Issue: Water

As Corpus Christi reels from a severe water crisis, debates rage on at the city level and in a top targeted fight for state House District 34, currently held by a Republican.

Texas Observer

From drought to floods in North Africa: What could the super El Niño do next?

Morocco spent most of the last decade drying out. Between 2019 and 2024, the country recorded six consecutive years of below-average rainfall, the longest on record. The 2023-24 hydrological year was the driest in more than six decades, with a national total of just 106.4 mm.

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America's Best Shot at Ending a 23-Year US Open Drought Just Got Real As Shelton Outlasts Alcaraz in Five Sets

Ben Shelton ended a 0-17 skid against top-three players by shocking Carlos Alcaraz at the 2026 US Open. Here's who's now favored to win it all.

Latin Times

In 2023, LA storms refilled shallow aquifers and reservoirs, but deep groundwater recovered only 25%

In 2023, record-setting storms brought a much-needed boost to Los Angeles's reservoirs and shallow groundwater levels. Yet, deeper aquifers, specifically those lying beneath fifty meters, showed only a slight recovery post-wet season, with just twenty-five percent of lost groundwater replenished. This highlights a crucial disparity; improvements in surface water do…

The Times of India

Drought conditions will continue without ‘sustained rainfall’ in affected areas

The Environment Agency said even a few weeks of wetter weather ‘cannot reverse the impacts of several months of exceptionally dry conditions’.

Evening Standard

It’s been the wettest week since early February – so why are we still in drought and under hosepipe bans?

Despite recent wet conditions, ‘further significant rainfall’ is needed before drought conditions can end, environment bosses warn

The Independent UK

Texas Dye Trace Shows Underground Route: Scientists map hidden Pedernales flow; findings aid water planning

Researchers used fluorescent dye to trace water flow in the Pedernales River. This experiment confirmed a hidden underground connection to a local spring. Water seeped into the ground and resurfaced miles downstream from its entry point. The study demonstrated how rivers can seemingly disappear and reappear in Texas Hill Country.…

The Times of India

UK weather forecast: Experts on when warmer temperatures will return after heavy rain

Despite the wet weather, most of England and all of Wales is still in drought

The Independent UK

’I’m in survival mode’: Farmers turn to new crops for earnings in the face of repeated droughts

A grain being developed in the US could offer farmers a way to improve soil health while making crops more resilient to drought and heavy rainfall.

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The next wars may not be about oil or borders: Climate change is turning food, water and farmland into new sources of conflict across the world

Climate change is reshaping global agriculture and resource availability. This shift could increasingly drive future conflicts and instability worldwide. Droughts and extreme weather are reducing food production in vulnerable regions. New farmland gains can also create competition and disputes over ownership. Strong institutions are crucial for managing these resource-driven societal…

The Economic Times

In 1976, France’s maize harvest hit a historic low; 50 years later, extreme heat and drought could be pushing it there again

Europe's farming calendar is shifting as crops mature weeks earlier due to rising temperatures. Extreme heat and prolonged drought are significantly damaging yields across key agricultural regions. France's grain maize production faces a substantial decline, potentially reaching a 1976 low. The wider European Union is also experiencing a sharp decrease…

The Economic Times

In 2015, California's Scott River Watershed Council built 2 artificial beaver dams to restore wetlands. 11 years later, juvenile coho survival rose from 8% to 60% in restored habitat

Artificial beaver dams were built in northern California's Scott River valley. These structures helped recreate lost wetland habitat for juvenile coho salmon. Coho salmon survival in restored areas rose significantly from eight percent to sixty percent. More salmon returned to the Scott River, which remained healthy during drought.

The Conversation

How beavers can help create fire breaks as part of a drought preparation plan

Most of the countryside around the Holnicote estate in Somerset has been dry and dusty for most of the summer. But one corner remains conspicuously green.

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French wine yields drop to new historic low after searing summer heat

French wine production is expected to suffer its worst harvest in some 70 years with the agriculture ministry on Monday forecasting a 6 percent drop in output after a summer of scorching temperatures, heatwaves and drought. France last week announced more than €1 billion in emergency support for farmers.

The Independent UK

El Nino: How to future-proof your garden with drought-loving plants

Experts look at hardy species which may replace traditional favourites

Motorsport

Scott McLaughlin ends two-year IndyCar drought with Laguna Seca victory

The Team Penske driver converted pole into his first victory in two years, beating Kyle Kirkwood by 1.3739s as the Andretti driver secured second in the championship-Update

Latin Times

El Niño Just Hit a Record Threshold — Here's Every Country in Latin America Already Paying for It

NOAA gives 2026's El Niño 90%+ odds of hitting historic strength. Ecuador is now on red alert, Colombia risks blackouts, crops fail.

The Economic Times

Nilgiris tea production hit by severe drought, El Nino conditions; green leaf supply drops sharply

Severe drought conditions in Nilgiris have drastically reduced green tea leaf supply. Tea factories are experiencing significant revenue losses and production declines. Small farmers face immense hardship due to crop failure and inadequate prices. Rainfall deficits have caused a substantial drop in tea productivity across the region. Government assistance is…

The Conversation

Climate change images are getting scarier – could fear help drive action?

Over the summer, Europe provided a stark new set of images of climate change. Wildfires raced across forests and grasslands, rivers and reservoirs dried up in droughts and extreme heat disrupted everyday life.

The Economic Times

World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO says

Global food prices reached their highest point since late 2022. Adverse weather and war disruptions are increasing concerns over staple supplies. Extreme heat and drought in Europe affected crop and livestock production. The anticipated El Nino phenomenon also fueled worries for Asian agricultural output. Escalating Black Sea attacks curtailed grain…

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