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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 - Caught on Camera

It’s 50 years since the 1976 drought: how would the UK cope with its next major one?

It’s 50 years since the intense heat of the 1976 drought hit the UK.

The Conversation

Durham's Lake Michie Is Still Dropping After 16 Days Without Rain — Stage 3 Restrictions Are Now Weeks Away

Lake Michie on June 17 shows cracked soil where water should be. 16 days without rain at RDU. Stage 2 mandatory restrictions active; Stage 3 warned possible in months.

Medical Daily

Outrage after HOA hands out violations for brown grass - after city asked for water conservation due to drought

Temperatures have been above 90 degrees across the state since the historic, state-wide drought was declared June 4

The Independent UK

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Knicks revel in NBA victory parade as thousands of fans fill New York's streets

New York erupted in jubilant scenes on Saturday when the Knicks broke a 53-year drought to defeat the San Antonio Spurs away in Texas.

Euronews

'You Helped Me Achieve This Dream': Hamilton Emotional After Historic Ferrari Win in Barcelona

Lewis Hamilton achieved his first Grand Prix victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, ending a 41-race drought and becoming the oldest Formula One race winner since 1970.

International Business Times UK

Severe drought, energy shortages and food insecurity: What El Niño could mean for Europe this year

This year’s potentially record-breaking El Niño could impact food systems, energy production, economies, ecosystems and human wellbeing.

Euronews

Durham NC Enters Stage 2 Mandatory Water Restrictions on June 15 as Lake Michie Drops to 40% Capacity

Durham NC activated Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions June 15 as Lake Michie fell to 40%. NC's driest year since 1895. Health risks, restrictions, and what residents must do.

Medical Daily

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Could the roofs of low cost houses be South Africa’s secret weapon against hunger?

South Africa’s hunger crisis is no longer a distant warning. Millions of poor households are forced to choose between food, electricity, transport and water every month. The country also faces worsening climate shocks, such as floods, heatwaves, drought and growing water scarcity.

The Conversation

Are the world’s freshwater sources vanishing before our eyes? Satellite images reveal an appalling global water crisis

Global freshwater sources are alarmingly diminishing, with satellite images revealing 10 critical locations experiencing severe water loss. From South America's Parana River to Uzbekistan's Aral Sea, continental drying, driven by climate change and unsustainable practices, is impacting millions and threatening ecosystems. This urgent crisis demands immediate attention and action.

The Economic Times

Rising temperatures may increase flood risk through river ‘whiplash’, study finds

Sudden shifts from wet to dry weather, or vice versa, may foil typical drought- and flood-prevention measures

The Guardian - UK

This Common Houseplant Mistake Stops Soil From Absorbing Water – Luckily, It’s Easy to Fix

Soil can actually become water-repellent from prolonged drought

Homes & Gardens

‘Bad Omen’: Ancient Mexican pyramid collapses after 1,100 years shocking archaeologists

For more than a millennium, a stone pyramid stood watch over the ancient settlement of Ihuatzio in western Mexico. Built by the Purépecha civilisation, one of the few Mesoamerican powers that successfully resisted Aztec expansion, the monument survived centuries of conflict, weather and human change. Yet in a matter of…

The Times of India

Nearly Half the U.S. Is in Drought Right Now — Here Are the Health Risks and Which Cities Face the Highest Risk

As of June 9, 2026, 46.93% of the U.S. is in drought. Washington declared emergencies; Utah hit historic lows. Here are the health risks you need to know.

Medical Daily

Expert warns of Super El Nino risk

Thailand should prepare for the possibility of a Super El Nino event next year, which could bring extreme heat, drought and other disruptions, a leading climate expert has warned.

Bangkok Post

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New Mexico is in a historic drought. Oracle and OpenAI designed their newest data center with that in mind

New Mexico lost 209,000 acres of forest to drought and insects last year. Now a data center may pull millions of gallons of water from the same area.

Frugal Gardening

The Vegetable Gardening Trick That Works Surprisingly Well During Droughts

Dry spells test every vegetable garden, especially when the soil cracks and plants start curling at the edges. Water restrictions add even more pressure, forcing gardeners to rethink every drop. A surprisingly effective approach focuses on slowing water use instead of increasing it. This method blends simple tools, smart placement,…

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Hurricanes Snap Two-Decade Stanley Cup Drought Behind Unlikely Hero

Rookie goalie Brandon Bussi stood on his head in Game 6 as Carolina clinched its first championship in 20 years.

Bangkok Post

Pornpawee's wait for first title of the year continues

Pornpawee Chochuwong missed out on a chance to end her title drought after losing to Akane Yamaguchi in the women's singles final of the US$500,000 BWF Australian Open in Sydney on Sunday.

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Many new AI data centers will be built on US drought-hit areas — raising questions over water and power supply

Nearly two-thirds of upcoming data centers tracked in a study are being built in areas that have been in drought over the last year.

Latin Times

Garden of Glory: Brunson's Masterpiece Breaks Curse of '73 as Knicks Crowned NBA Champions

Jalen Brunson's 45 points lift the Knicks past the Spurs for their first NBA title since 1973, ending a 53-year drought for New York basketball.

Homes & Gardens

Heat-Proof Flowering Shrubs For Hotter Summers – 6 Of The Best That Will Flourish in Drought and Heat Without Fuss

No matter how hot it gets, these flowering shrubs will still thrive

International Business Times UK

'We Just Knew We'd Win': How the 1973 Knicks Identity Mirrors Today's Title Chase

The New York Knicks aim to end a 50-year championship drought, drawing parallels to their 1973 NBA title win, marked by discipline and defence.

Fortune

America committed $1.2 trillion to fix its infrastructure. We're still flying blind

A data center secretly drained 29 million gallons from a drought-stricken Georgia county. Digital twins could have caught it in real time.

France 24

'We need more clean, homegrown, cheap European energy': EU Climate Commissioner

With Europeans sizzling in a record-breaking heatwave in May, and lands and rivers facing severe drought conditions in April, the effects of extreme climate-related events are becoming increasingly obvious. We sit down with the EU's Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth, Dutch politician Wopke Hoekstra, to talk about…

The Guardian - UK

‘This is what I was born for’: the drought-ridden Colombian town that took on Coca-Cola Femsa – and won

While La Calera faced severe water rationing, local springs were being drained by the drinks giant’s franchise. So the residents fought back

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