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Low water on the Mississippi River impacting barge traffic

Parts of the Mississippi River are so low from weeks of drought that barge traffic is being limited at the worst possible time — as crop harvests begin

The Independent UK

Northern Kenya faces hunger crisis as drought wipes out livestock

(This Sept. 29 story has been corrected to show rains have failed in the last four rainy seasons, not the last four years in second paragraph)

Reuters

Climate Migration: Blind and homeless amid Somalia's drought

Issack is 80, Hassan 75

The Independent UK

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Dynasty or drought-breaker in NRL decider

Parramatta and Penrith face differing challenges in the NRL decider: One with the pressure of the game's longest drought and the other vying to defend a title.

AAP

Most of England remains in drought, as Environment Agency warns ‘significant’ climate action needed

Parts of England could remain in drought into next year, experts warn

Evening Standard

Hamilton Vows Maximum Attack to the End of the F1 Season

Seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton vowed maximum attack to the end of the season on Wednesday as Mercedes seek to wrest second place from Ferrari in the constructors' standings and end a win drought. Runaway leaders Red Bull and reigning champion Max Verstappen are set for a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Warning over droughts lasting for two years amid climate crisis

Fears of rain shortages across the planet

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Carbon farming set to see value of 'flogged out' rural properties skyrocket, say land valuers

In outback Australia, years of drought have left many rural properties "flogged out" or degraded, but experts say they are now set to skyrocket in value due to their carbon farming potential.

ABC News

Drought prompts Portugal to restrict water use at more hydropower dams

Hit by drought, Portugal on Tuesday expanded a previous order to temporarily restrict water use for electricity production and irrigation to more of its hydropower dams.

Reuters

Peril ahead for red kite chicks born during times of drought

Take a drive down England’s M40 motorway and chances are you’ll see a large bird with a forked tail overhead searching for roadkill: the red kite.

The Conversation

Recreational fishers enjoy the 'catch of their lives' with Leslie Dam's thriving Murray cod

Keen fishers are getting their "catch of a lifetime" at Warwick's Leslie Dam with breeding efforts during the drought paving the way for metre-long Murray cod.

ABC News

Beavers can do wonders for nature – but we should be realistic about these benefits extending to people

The beaver is a unique ecosystem engineer that can create a landscape that would otherwise not exist, thanks to the animal’s ability to build dams. As we experience more frequent heatwaves and drought, the potential role of beavers in safeguarding against these risks has captured widespread attention.

The Conversation

The UK's water industry is broken – here's how to fix it

Prolonged periods of intense heat affected large parts of the UK and Europe this summer. These conditions forced parts of the UK into an official drought, with restrictions on water use imposed for the first time since 2012. Despite recent autumnal weather, parts of the country remain firmly in drought.

The Conversation

French mustard growers to double production in wake of market collapse

It's hard to find mustard in France right now. Local mustard growers say they will double their production after a collapse in output following supply chain failures due to drought. The problem should be sorted by Christmas, but it will be costly.

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The Texas Tribune

To save water in Texas, these nonprofits are paying farmers to leave it in reservoirs

As Texas continues to battle drought, groups are trying a market-based solution to help farmers and protect what little water is left.

The Guardian - UK

Country diary: Drought has turned the garden into a wasteland

Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire: It feels like sitting in a crypt – I am surrounded by the skeletons of dried perennials

The Independent UK

Turn gardens into ‘bogs’ to combat drought and sewage in waterways, experts suggest

Water companies claimed to be considering ‘catching water in gardens’ as part of efforts to stop sewage overflows being triggered

The Guardian - UK

Flood gardens to combat drought and biodiversity loss, says Natural England

Experts say ditching concrete and creating mini wetlands could help water systems cope better with effects of extreme weather

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The Guardian - US

For Mormons, a perfect lawn is a godly act. But the drought is catching up with them

Heavily subsidized water ‘made the desert bloom’ but the tradition is now driving Utah dry

The Guardian - US

‘The American lawn feels irresponsible’: the LA homes ditching grass for drought-friendly gardens

With water a precious commodity in California, residents are turning to native plants – saving money without sacrificing beauty

ABC News

Drought preparations forgotten as heavy rainfall goes to waste, western NSW leaders say

While inland NSW is being inundated with water, regional leaders in the state's west are urging the government not to forget about preparing for the "inevitable" next drought.

Sports Illustrated

Julio Rodríguez Is Here to Save the Mariners

He isn’t the next Ken Griffey Jr. He wants to write his own story—beginning with ending Seattle’s playoff drought.

AAP

Eels hold off Cowboys to reach NRL climax

Parramatta kept alive their hopes of ending a 36-year premiership drought on the same day halfback Mitchell Moses and his partner Bri welcomed their first child

The National (Scotland)

Daizen Maeda hoping to end Celtic goal scoring drought as he targets World Cup success

CELTIC star Daizen Maeda admits he's desperate to end his scoring drought in the league for Celtic soon.

France 24

Kenya's Ruto warns of 'starvation in Horn of Africa' due to climate change

William Ruto, Kenya's new president, granted an interview to FRANCE 24's Marc Perelman on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Ruto warned that the worst drought in 40 years risks causing starvation in the Horn of Africa, adding that "3.1 million people are facing severe drought"…

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