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HISTORICAL FACTS: Drought - The Untold Story

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2h ago What will El Nino and potential extreme weather mean for travel?
3h ago Kabul water crisis: Afghan capital edges towards 'day zero' as boreholes dry, drought bites and aid stays frozen
4h ago This Studio Turns Early Internet Nostalgia Into Clever Real-Life Objects (19 Pics)
5h ago Solar power helps Amazon communities ditch diesel and prepare for El Niño drought

What will El Nino and potential extreme weather mean for travel?

The UK Foreign Office has warned of heavy rainfall in Ecuador and Peru The Ecuadorean authorities have issued a red alert ahead of the forecast El Nino

The Independent UK · 2h ago

Kabul water crisis: Afghan capital edges towards 'day zero' as boreholes dry, drought bites and aid stays frozen

Kabul faces a severe water crisis as aquifers deplete faster than they can be replenished. The population growth has resulted in excessive groundwater extraction from unregulated borewells. Many residents now rely on expensive water from private tankers due to limited piped water access. Contaminated groundwater exacerbates the situation, leaving residents…

The Economic Times · 3h ago

This Studio Turns Early Internet Nostalgia Into Clever Real-Life Objects (19 Pics)

Drought Studio turns familiar pieces of pop culture, old technology, and early internet nostalgia into clever real-world objects with unexpected new purposes. From Microsoft Paint-inspired mirrors to iPod décor and Windows warning-message doormats, these playful designs bring the digital past back in a surprisingly functional way.

Bored Panda · 4h ago

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Solar power helps Amazon communities ditch diesel and prepare for El Niño drought

Off-grid solar power is spreading across Brazil’s Amazon, helping remote communities prepare for severe drought while replacing costly, polluting diesel generators

The Independent UK · 5h ago

Vibrant but unpredictable autumn colour on way after drought – National Trust

Despite signs of drought-stressed ‘false autumn’, the ingredients are still there for a colourful seasonal display, the charity says.

Evening Standard · Oct 4

France struggles to fund farm climate adaptation as losses mount

Farmers in France are expecting their first payments shortly under the government's billion-euro emergency aid package to support farmers affected by severe summer heatwaves, droughts and wildfires. As the effects of climate change worsen, experts say compensation alone will not be enough to protect French agriculture in the long term.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 4

Asian Games 2026: India’s biggest hits and misses after 85-medal campaign

India concluded the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in fourth place with a total of 85 medals. The nation achieved 21 gold, 27 silver, and 37 bronze medals during the event. Notable performances came from archery, hockey, and cricket teams, securing multiple golds for India. However, tennis and badminton underperformed, with a…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

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Queensland dairy farmer opened four campsites after drought forced her family to sell 40 cows

Agritourism is gaining momentum among Australian farmers struggling with drought-related financial pressures. Landowners like Libby Rough are transforming their properties into camping havens, creating alternative income streams. This shift not only aids in sustaining their farms during tough times but also promotes local agricultural education among visitors. Moreover, local authorities…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Drought, fodder crisis push Latur farmers to harvest sugarcane for cattle feed

Farmers in Latur district are facing a severe fodder crisis due to a lack of rainfall. Many are forced to harvest sugarcane crops to feed their livestock amidst deteriorating conditions. As a result, milk production has significantly decreased, impacting farmers' incomes. The Maharashtra government has declared a drought in majority…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Karnataka CM Shivakumar seeks Rs 3,705 crore drought relief from Centre

Karnataka is facing a severe drought situation affecting farmers and the general public. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has requested Rs 3,705.30 crore for relief under NDRF norms. The Central Inter-Ministerial Drought Assessment Team is visiting to assess the situation over three days. Water shortages across urban areas have been…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

Culture versus climate: how global heating endangers Unesco heritage sites

Unesco World Heritage sites in France and around the world are under threat from the climate crisis. From ancient cities to medieval abbeys, floods, droughts, rising seas and wildfires are putting humanity’s most precious cultural heritage at risk.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 3

Karnataka drought losses may reach Rs 60,000 crore: Dy CM Parameshwara

Karnataka's Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara announced that drought-related losses may significantly increase. Assessments have been completed for many taluks, revealing substantial financial impacts due to the drought. Central teams are set to evaluate the situation in different regions across the state. Recent rainfall will not dramatically alter the drought…

The Economic Times · Oct 3

South East Water expands hosepipe ban to vulnerable people after dry September

A dry September has compounded the impacts of the UK’s record hot summer

The Independent UK · Oct 2

Rangers striker Bojan Miovski vows to end goal drought against misfiring Scotland

Rangers striker Bojan Miovski has revealed North Macedonia are under exactly the same pressure as Scotland to end a goalscoring drought.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2

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Radio France Internationale · Oct 2

More than half of Europe exposed to extreme heat stress this summer

A record 52 percent of the European continent was exposed to intense heat stress during the summer of 2026, according to the European Union’s Copernicus climate monitoring service. The season saw Europe experience four of its 10 worst heatwaves on record.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1

Warrington’s bid to make it fifth time lucky fuelled by 71 years of agony

Wakefield’s progress has brought romance to the Grand Final but Warrington ending their long title drought would be just as stirring

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Running water trains: Railways ready to transport water to drought-hit Maharashtra, but state must first find a water source

Central Railway is open to running special water trains to drought-hit districts of Maharashtra if the state government provides an adequate water source. The railway zone has not yet received a formal request. With 265 of Maharashtra’s 358 talukas declared drought-hit, officials said the scale of the current situation could…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt dedicated Boulder Dam on Colorado River, now Hoover Dam at Arizona-Nevada border is part of feud between states due to climate change

Colorado River system has about 60 million acre-feet of reservoir storage capacity, more than four times its average annual natural flow of 14.9 million acre-feet during the 20th century. That annual flow fell to about 12.3 million acre-feet from 2000 to 2025, reflecting prolonged drought and a warming climate.

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Capital & Main · Sep 30

In Colorado, the Majestic Ponderosa Pines Are Dying

A historic drought, climate change and a tiny beetle put 600,000 acres of pine at risk. Already, their gray skeletons line the highways.

The Conversation · Sep 29

As El Niño strengthens across the Pacific, Australian farmers could face fierce frosts

In the highlands of Papua New Guinea, crops have been killed by drought and frost.

AAP · Sep 29

Rabbitoh legend seeks to break 71-year title drought

Sam Burgess ended a long drought when he won the NRL grand final as a player with South Sydney, now he aims do the same in England as a coach with Warrington.

The Conversation · Sep 29

How can the same El Niño cause drought in one part of the world and floods in another?

The Pacific Ocean is warming unusually quickly, and this year’s El Niño has already surpassed previous records. Forecasters expect it to strengthen even further before approaching its usual peak around December.

Euronews · Sep 29

Polo makes landfall in Mexico as Category 3 hurricane, cutting power and causing floods

This year's Pacific hurricane season is shaping up as more severe than usual, as a Super El Niño, an extreme version of a recurring weather pattern, wreaks devastation, in the form of historic droughts and flooding.

Medical Daily · Sep 29

Shreveport Precautionary Boil Advisory Covers 19 Streets and Areas After Drought-Linked Water Main Breaks Drop Pressure

Shreveport issued a precautionary boil advisory for 19 streets and areas after dry-weather main breaks cut pressure. No contamination has been confirmed.

Capital & Main · Sep 28

A West Texas Town Struggles With Its Driest Days in Hundreds of Years

Over two decades of drought threaten the future of ranching in Candelaria.

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