Credit: CC0 Public Domain A large team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions across the U.S. and one in Canada has found that the 2000-2010 drought in the Upper Missouri River Basin was the driest in the past 1,200 years. … Read More
The lack of precipitation last winter and this spring, has left Poland in danger of experiencing the worst drought in recent history, warns Vice President of the Polish Academy of Sciences and hydrologist, professor Paweł Rowiński. According to the Institute … Read More
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australian authorities said on Friday they are focused on protecting water plants, pumping stations, pipes and other infrastructure from intense bushfires surrounding Sydney, the country’s largest city. Firefighters battling the blazes for weeks received a reprieve of … Read More
Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) said the country is facing drought after emergency measures were ordered in 54 districts of 11 provinces. Illustrative image (Source: ethailand.com) Bangkok (VNA) – Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) said … Read More
More than two million Kenyans are staring at the food crisis in July as the effects of a drought that hit food production and led to increased prices continue to bite. This comes even as the country’s grain reserves dwindle, … Read More
The UN found North Korean protein intake to be very low, with some families consuming protein only a few times a year A department store in Pyongyang. Photo: AP North Korea has cut food rations to 300 grammes a day … Read More
Since Independence folks in the marginalised and neglected northern regions have developed a depressing familiarity with drought and hunger. As a biting drought cuts a swathe of suffering across much of the north and northeastern parts of Kenya, imperilling nearly … Read More
Lower water levels on Germany’s Rhine river have caused problems from exposing an old WWII bomb to forcing ship operators to halt services Months of drought have left water levels on Germany’s Rhine river at a record low, exposing a … Read More
After days of exceptional heat, the rains came in dramatic fashion across northern Germany. Several people were injured by falling trees and travel was severely disrupted. Thunderstorm Nadine brought rain and high winds to Germany on Thursday night. They were … Read More
Drought is turning many areas of the globe into arid wastelands. Excessive heat has cost lives, ruined crops and created water shortages. The effects are being felt from South America to the Arctic Circle. Australia: ‘Land of drought’ Australian Prime … Read More