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Storm To Bring Needed Rainfall To Areas From Texas To Alabama

A storm that was tracking across the northwestern United States on Wednesday is poised to dip southeastward into the south-central

Zenger

New US plan could lead to federal action on Colorado River

The Interior Department announced Friday that it will consider revising a set of guidelines for operating two major dams on the Colorado River

The Independent UK

Halloween pumpkins smaller this year 'because of record-breaking summer heatwave'

Farmer Neil Cairns, of vegetable growers Barfoots, in Botley, West Sussex, said the summer drought and scorching temperatures reaching 40C means pumpkins are not as big this Halloween as usual

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Drought snarls Mississippi River transit in blow to farmers

Nearly the entire stretch of the Mississippi River has experienced below average rainfall over the past two months, reducing water levels on the river to near record lows

The Independent UK

Don’t expect Colorado to have a good snow year. Here’s why

Colorado can expect a warmer and drier winter, putting the state at greater risk of wildfire and lessening the chance of rebounding from the ongoing megadrought plaguing the West, climate scientists say.

The Denver Post

Sixth set of human remains found in vanishing Lake Mead

A second world war-era boat, half emerged B-29 plane and five other bodies have so far been found in the receding waters

The Guardian - US

California tree carnage: A decade of drought and fire killed a third of Sierra Nevada forests

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Admirers of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains are familiar with the swaths of blackened trees flanking its sprawling green forest ranges. A new University of California, Berkeley study quantifies that devastation, finding nearly a third of southern Sierra conifer forests have died in the last decade.

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Parts of Wales moves into drought recovery but NRW warns we 'aren't out of the woods yet'

Six areas are being moved to 'recovery'

Wales Online

Droughts don't need to result in famine: Ethiopia and Somalia show what makes the difference

The Horn of Africa is facing its worst drought in 40 years. Scientists suspect that a multi-year La Niña cycle has been amplified by climate change to prolong dry and hot conditions.

The Conversation

Thierry Henry delivers blunt truth on Gabriel Jesus amid Arsenal goalscoring drought

Thierry Henry has admitted that Gabriel Jesus is not prolific enough to bag 25-30 goals a season in the wake of the Arsenal star's five-match goalscoring drought

Daily Mirror

Patrick Kane hopes goal sparks streak, but Blackhawks’ balanced offense isn’t a problem

Even after breaking his goal drought Tuesday, Kane has recorded points on just 25% of the Hawks’ goals so far this season — a healthy indicator of a more diversified offense.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘When we plant, they come’: thirsty elephants pose new problem for drought-hit Kenyan farmers

People in Taita-Taveta county have had to find ingenious ways of keeping wildlife at bay as competition for resources increases

The Guardian - UK

Experts: Low Ohio, Mississippi river levels a cause for concern

WEKU

Kenya has lifted its ban on genetically modified crops: the risks and opportunities

Kenya recently lifted a ban on the cultivation and importation of genetically modified crops amid the worst drought in 40 years and soaring food prices. This includes white maize, the country’s main staple. The decision was welcomed by scientists who see GM crops as the answer for food security. But…

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Drought is complicating urban forestry

As water resources dwindle, Western communities are investing in new ways to ensure young trees survive.

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Rodger: With golden boy Rory McIlroy now back at No. 1, it feels like some order has returned to the golf world

The critics will mutter and mumble that he hasn’t ended a major drought but, my goodness, he can’t be far away.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco Counting on Boufal, Ziyech for Goals at World Cup

Youssef En-Nesyri’s goal drought sharpens the focus on others to score for Morocco at the World Cup in Qatar. En-Nesyri has not scored for Sevilla in the Spanish league, after netted 18 league goals two seasons ago. En-Nesyri has considerable experience with 49 international appearances and 14 goals, including a…

The Independent UK

UN: Almost 1 million drought-hit Somalis in al-Shabab areas

The United Nations says close to 1 million drought-affected people in Somalia are in areas under the control or influence of the al-Shabab extremist group

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Los Angeles Times

As drought drives prices higher, millions of Californians struggle to pay for water

Several months ago, Rosario Rodriguez faced a financial dilemma that has become all too common for millions of drought-weary Californians — either pay the electric bill, which had skyrocketed to about $300 during a scorching summer in western Fresno County, or pay the $220 combined water, sewer and trash bill.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lionel Messi Key as Always for Argentina at World Cup

Aging but still one of the best players on the planet, Lionel Messi will lead Argentina in his fifth — and possibly — last World Cup. And with him, Argentina certainly has a chance to win its third title. “I don’t know whether we are big favorites or not, but…

The Conversation

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

Evening Standard

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Times of India

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.

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