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Three-quarters of England in drought as summer’s fifth heatwave looms

Four more regions given drought status, putting 27 million people under restrictions on water use

The Guardian - UK

UK firefighters battle huge blaze that tore through homes as residents told to ‘stay away’: Weather latest

Midlands Fire Service has said 14 fire engines remain at the scene

The Independent UK

Almost three-quarters of England in drought as conditions worsen in dry August

More areas of England have been moved into drought status as the country faces another heatwave.

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Lake Mead fell to 1,040.4 feet as the Colorado River crisis deepened; Lake Powell is also under pressure, raising questions over water and hydropower

Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has reached its lowest recorded level since it was created nearly 90 years ago, according to AP News. The reservoir fell to 1,040.4 feet above sea level, just below its previous record low from July 2022. At the same time, Lake…

The Times of India

Swimming pools and car washes could be banned as drought declared across most of England

Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales plunged into drought as UK on the verge of fifth heatwave

The Independent UK

Drought forces water restrictions across nearly 70% of France

PARIS — Nearly 70% of France is subject to water-use restrictions as drought conditions worsen amid successive heatwaves, the government said Monday.

Bangkok Post

Nearly 70 percent of France under water restrictions amid record heat

Nearly 70 percent of France is now under water-use restrictions as successive heatwaves and severe drought intensify pressure on the country’s water supplies. Authorities said Monday that 67 of 101 departments had reached the highest crisis alert, while two-thirds of groundwater reserves were below normal levels. Another heatwave is expected…

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As severe drought hits, the UK’s food system faces crisis – here’s how to change that

The UK is in the grip of a severe drought. England and Wales received only 9-10% of their normal rainfall in July, and for England it was the driest July since records began in 1836. A fifth heatwave has just been forecast. This is the shape of things to come…

The Conversation

Another heatwave hits Europe as drought and fires worsen

Europe is bracing for another wave of extreme heat, with temperatures forecast to reach the mid-30s Celsius in parts of Britain and France and spread across much of the continent. The latest heatwave comes after record-breaking temperatures, worsening drought, major wildfires and thousands of excess deaths, while dangerously low river…

France 24

A Colorado farmer put 3,276 solar panels over his crops, and the shade created cooler conditions for heat-sensitive plants

A family farm in Longmont, Colorado has turned part of its land into a working example of how solar power and agriculture can share the same ground. Byron Kominek, owner of Jack's Solar Garden, covered roughly five acres of his family's 24-acre property with 3,276 solar panels, mounted high enough…

The Times of India

UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature record

Europe is experiencing its fifth heat wave this season with temperatures nearing forty degrees Celsius. The United Kingdom and France are preparing for extreme heat and potential health impacts. Record-breaking sea surface temperatures and global averages highlight ongoing climate change concerns. Persistent high-pressure systems are trapping heat and intensifying widespread…

The Economic Times

Amber heat health alerts across most of England as temperatures could reach 36C

More of England is expected to fall into drought as the UK’s extreme summer continues.

Evening Standard

Drought expected to be declared in more parts of England as another heatwave looms

Millions more could face hosepipe ban as further regions expected to enter drought, expert says

The Independent UK

Will drought be declared in more parts of England? Here’s what we know

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Mapped: Where drought has been declared in the UK as amber extreme heat warning issued

The whole of Wales and some 71.3 per cent of England is now in drought

The Guardian - UK

Amber heat-health alerts issued for most of England as temperatures could reach 36C or higher this week – as it happened

The upgraded alerts will be in place from 9am on Tuesday until 9pm on Friday

Euronews

Historic drought: rivers reveal hunger stones, warships and mammoth remains

Water levels across Europe have plunged to record lows due to the ongoing drought, exposing a host of long-hidden relics; here is a selection.

The Independent UK

Western Europe sets new temperature record after summer of heatwaves

The extreme heat has led to major wildfires, prolonged drought and thousands of projected heat-related deaths

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Why is the European Union short on water? Take our poll

With three weeks left in August, Europe still struggles with water restrictions as intense heat strains its fragile water reserves. Beyond dried-up water reservoirs and drought alerts, decades of leaks, overuse and pollution have left the bloc short on water.

The Times of India

US mosquito numbers have crashed during a historic drought, but scientists say fewer mosquitoes can still mean a higher risk of West Nile virus

Mosquitoes have all but vanished from parts of the United States this summer, and residents in states like Minnesota say they cannot remember a season this quiet. A historic drought sweeping through the West and Midwest has cut mosquito populations by as much as 50 to 70 per cent in…

Homes & Gardens

How To Plant A Climate Resilient Garden That Is Beautiful But Tough – and Can Cope With the Demands of Extreme Weather

Find out how to build a bulletproof garden that is ready for the challenges of drought, wildfire, and flooding

France 24

Western Europe lived through hottest June and July ever recorded

Climate change across Western Europe has brought a summer of heat, drought and wildfires to the region and put the combined average temperature from June through July at 21.62C – beating the 2022 record for the same period, the EU's global warming monitor said Monday.

The Independent UK

Amber heat health alerts issued in England as temperatures set to hit 36C

Parts of the UK are set to see their fifth heatwave of the summer

The Independent UK

Where have all the mosquitoes gone? Parts of the US are seeing a huge drop — and that has experts worried

Mosquito levels are down 50 percent across some western and Midwest states - but the West Nile virus caseload has hit a 22-year high

The Independent UK

Alarming charts that reveal a planet in peril – as experts warn record-breaking heatwaves are just the start

From record-breaking heatwaves and worsening droughts to deadly wildfires, experts say this record-breaking summer means the case for net zero has never been clearer

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