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One dead as 800mm of rain brings landslides to South Korea days after drought

Roads across the region were cut off and flooding along the coast was made worse by high tide

The Independent UK

Scheffler storms to drought-breaking 21st PGA Tour win

World No.1 Scott Scheffler has snapped a seven-month winless run with a commanding eight-shot triumph at the PGA Tour's first FedExCup playoff event in Memphis.

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Water companies in England and Wales explore ‘surge pricing’ during drought

Suppliers could factor water scarcity into charges as part of Ofwat proposal to reduce consumption

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Why Are Gardeners Pairing Roses With Drought-Tolerant Grasses?

Roses bring the drama, and drought-tolerant grasses bring the cool confidence. Put them together, and a garden bed suddenly looks less like a collection of individual plants and more like a thoughtfully designed landscape, with lush flowers rising above ribbons of foliage that move when the breeze wanders through.

Frugal Gardening

Dead trees and vanishing birds: How extreme heat will change the British landscape

From cities to farms, wildlife and landscapes will all suffer

The Independent UK

The world is on fire: True scale of devastating blazes wreaking havoc across the globe

IN DEPTH: Driven by record-breaking temperatures and drought, wildfires have scorched a land mass the size of Spain, France and Germany combined so far this year. Climate experts tell Maira Butt that the fires seen this summer are faster-spreading and more devastating than anything seen before

The Independent UK

Solar-powered community gardens offer lifeline in drought-hit Zimbabwe

At a shared garden in eastern Zimbabwe, solar-powered pumps are helping farmers grow crops year round, even when drought dries out other fields.

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'Big Pig Dig': In 1994, two hikers discovered a 34-million-year old site in South Dakota's Badlands with fossils of prehistoric rhinos, small horses and huge carnivorous pigs

In 1994, two hikers stumbled upon enormous bones in South Dakota's Badlands, igniting a wave of scientific exploration that lasted years. This serendipitous discovery led to the unearthing of over 19,000 fossils from a site believed to be an ancient watering hole, where animals converged during a severe drought around…

The Economic Times

Which plants will survive and can I use grey water? Gardening as UK summers get drier

As parts of Beth Chatto’s visionary drought-tolerant gardens in Essex turn brown, the head gardener offers advice

The Guardian - UK

Experts say these 2 types of grass are best for a drought-tolerant lawn – and it’s almost prime time to sow them

It's almost time to sow them

Ideal Home

These 6 Plants Don't Need You to Water Them – and Still Bring Effortless Color in the Hottest Months

While every plant needs watering during its first season, these seven resilient species thrive through heat and drought with remarkably little fuss

Homes & Gardens

Europe's shrinking rivers give rise to debate over how to tackle drought

Europe's shrinking rivers are disrupting industry, reducing power generation and intensifying the debate over how to respond to worsening drought. As water levels fall across the continent, authorities and businesses alike are looking for ways to keep freight moving and critical infrastructure operating. Hydrologists warn, however, that digging rivers deeper…

Radio France Internationale

This Drought-Tolerant Perennial Is Replacing Thirsty Bedding Plants in American Gardens – It Flowers Through Heatwaves and Pollinators Love It

Lantana offers months of color, even in heat and drought

Homes & Gardens

Met Office warns rainfall may not be enough to reverse drought effects

The chief meteorologist said that rain is on its way, but a question mark remains over how much will fall

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Government needs to win back trust of farmers, says Andy Burnham

Mr Burnham visited a family-run potato farm near Truro, Cornwall, on Saturday that has been affected by the drought.

The Economic Times

In 2024, study found how 365 beehives helped Kenyan farmers keep elephants away from crops

A nine-year study explored beehive fences deterring elephants from farms near Tsavo East National Park. These fences successfully reduced crop raids by an average of seventy-six percent over the study period. The method relies on elephants avoiding disturbed bees, offering a nature-based conflict resolution. However, drought significantly impacted bee colony…

Ideal Home

Experts reveal how to repair bald lawn patches after a summer of heat and drought – the simple steps to help your grass recover

The simple steps to help your grass recover

The Times of India

UK PM Andy Burnham announces £65m support package for farmers hit by drought

Farmers in England are set to receive an extra £65 million in government support as drought conditions continue to damage crops and put pressure on water supplies.

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Andy Burnham to announce £65m for drought-hit farmers

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Facing drought, the Dutch rethink water management

NIJMEGEN, Netherlands - On the banks of the Waal, the Dutch branch of the Rhine, swimmers are sunning themselves on a Nijmegen beach that didn’t exist before the river level dropped a few months ago.

The Independent UK

Farmers to get £65m drought aid as Burnham warned industry at ‘breaking point’

Britain ‘does not have a plan for climate change’ prime minister warned

The Guardian - UK

Burnham announces £65m for drought-hit farmers after Labour pressure

PM steps up climate response with measures including better water access and support for building farm reservoirs

The Economic Times

In 2015, Indonesia's devastating El Niño fires burned 2.6 million hectares and sent toxic haze across Southeast Asia. 11 years later, restoration efforts had helped cut burned peatland area by 70% in 2023 compared with 2019, showing the value of rewetting

Indonesia is facing renewed wildfire concerns as a strong El Niño brings the prospect of reduced rainfall in 2026. The country’s devastating 2015 fires burned about 2.6 million hectares and sent pollution across Southeast Asia, highlighting the vulnerability of degraded peatlands. Restoration efforts established after that disaster have focused on…

Euronews

UK must 'face up to changing climate,' PM says on visit to fire-hit Stourbridge

The West Midlands, alongside nearly three-quarters of England, is in drought after weeks of high temperatures and scant rainfall, increasing the risk of fires.

The Independent UK

RFU forced to delay start of community rugby season due to drought in England

The season start date has been pushed back to the week commencing 21 September

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