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From water conservation to crop selection, how farmers can take action against drought

As climate change accelerates, many countries around the world are increasingly facing the risk of drought. Water scarcity has become one of the major constraints of food production in the 21st century, and a major threat for our current and future food security. In the Horn of Africa, four consecutive…

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Iraq Drought Impacts Potable Water Supply, Crop Yields, Says Aid Group

In drought-hit Iraq, six out of 10 households have had their access to drinking water disrupted and a quarter of farmers have seen crop yields drastically fall this year, said a survey published Monday. Iraq has been battered by three years of drought, low rainfall and reduced river flows, and…

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Gabriel Jesus urges Arsenal to ‘wake up’ after Southampton slip-up and vows to halt goal drought

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is confident he will end his goal drought and has urged his team-mates to use yesterday’s 1-1 draw against Southampton as a wake-up call.

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Weather tracker: ‘triple-dip’ La Niña heightens drought in US

Up to 60% of country in designated drought zone, as jet stream heats up parts of Europe

The Guardian - UK

Downpour of announcements, drought in implementation: Uddhav Thackeray slams Maharashtra govt

AURANGABAD: Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday demanded the Maharashtra government declare "wet drought" in the state and provide Rs 50,000 per hectare as compensation to farmers affected by rains without waiting for the loss assessment reports.

The Times of India

Aston Villa and Ings move on from Gerrard era with thrashing of Brentford

Danny Ings scored twice and Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought in spectacular fashion as Aston Villa went on a 4-0 rampage against Brentford

The Guardian - UK

Manchester City 3-1 Brighton: Erling Haaland nets brace before Kevin De Bruyne seals win to close Arsenal gap

Erling Haaland ended his 90-minute goal drought with a brace as Manchester City beat Brighton 3-1 to close the gap to Arsenal.

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar launches online transfer of special financial assistance to drought-hit families

PATNA: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on Saturday launched online transfer of special financial assistance in the bank accounts of all drought-affected families in 96 blocks of 11 drought-hit districts, and asked the district magistrates concerned to ensure that all affected families in their district get the amount before the upcoming…

The Times of India

In desperate drought, these photographers searched for beauty in the bush. They found a community

From far-flung corners of the country, these 10 female photographers have become the friends they didn't know they needed.

ABC News

The latest US winter outlook spells trouble for dry California

LOS ANGELES — A warm, dry winter is in store for much of California as La Niña conditions are slated to persist through at least January, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Los Angeles Times

Can the Hoover Dam survive the drought?

Glen Canyon and the Hoover Dam are “not the whole story"

Salon

Rare "triple-dip" La Niña, climate change to expand drought across U.S. this winter

Drought conditions are becoming a greater concern in Texas and other states.

Axios

New city branded worst for air quality in world with streets filled with smoke

The US has seen an unprecedented drought which has made worse existing problems with pollution - and now Seattle has been named the worse city in the world for air quality

Daily Mirror

Drought, fire risk to stay high during third La Niña winter

Federal weather officials say drought and wildfire risks will remain elevated in the western states while warmer than average temperatures will greet the Southwest, Gulf Coast and East Coast this winter

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Rio Grande managers eye federal cash for western drought

Water managers and officials on the Rio Grande are hopeful more federal money will reach their communities and bring attention to the challenges facing one of North America's longest rivers

The Independent UK

Months after floods, Brazil's Amazon faces a severe drought

Months after enduring floods that destroyed crops, thousands of families in the Brazilian Amazon are now dealing with severe drought

Daily Mirror

Bruno Fernandes breaks drought as dominant Man Utd beat poor Tottenham - 5 talking points

MAN UTD 2-0 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR: The Red Devils put in their best performance since Erik ten Hag took charge, with Fred's deflected effort and Fernandes' curling strike sealing the three points

Salon

Colorado River Basin wildlife threatened

Drought, climate warming and development is causing a crisis for people and wildlife in the Western U.S.

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Ange Postecoglou backs Kyogo to rediscover ruthless edge after Celtic striker’s misses had him feeling ‘the world was collapsing’

ANGE POSTECOGLOU has backed striker Kyogo to get back on the goal trail after bringing his recent drought to an end with the final strike in…

The Guardian - US

Severe drought torments British Columbia, a year after devastating floods

Lack of rainfall takes toll on Canada’s ‘wet coast’ as experts warn of further extreme weather events fueled by climate crisis

The Conversation

Farm floods will hit food supplies and drive up prices. Farmers need help to adapt as weather extremes worsen

Some of Victoria’s most important agricultural regions are among the areas worst hit by severe floods inundating the state this week.

Daily Mirror

Britain's pubs face beer drought during World Cup due to strikes over pay

Unions have issued a bitter warning of a draught drought ahead a round of walkouts over pay by drivers working for logistics giant GXO

Chronicle Live

Fears over 'Christmas beer drought' as brewery workers go on strike

Workers at Budweiser's Salmesbury site will go on strike again meaning we could see a beer shortage

Manchester Evening News

Beer shortage fears before World Cup as brewery workers go on strike

This industrial action 'carries the risk of a beer drought'

Daily Mirror

Severe drought reveals incredible 19th century discovery at bottom of river

Local resident Patrick Ford stumbled on the rare ship in the Mississippi River while on a walk at the weekend as a huge drought has given archaeologists crucial information

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