The Latest Breaking News from Drought

The Environment Agency has warned we are facing the 'early signs of drought' with no rain on the horizon during another spell of sizzling weather

Fourth set of skeletal remains, as yet unidentified, discovered at Swim Beach in Nevada as lake hits lowest level in 80 years

This summer, Italy is experiencing its worst drought and heatwave in 70 years. Amid the scorching conditions, some people are sharing photos and videos online that they claim are showing the consequences of this extreme weather. In reality, these images that have been circulating since July 28 were taken out…

Parts of UK are preparing for emergency water measures despite country getting more annual rainfall than rest of Europe

Newcastle United have handed Eddie Howe a new long-term contract and the head coach has set his sights on one day ending the club's trophy drought as the owners target long-term success

Thirst and hunger are driving people to make perilous journeys on foot to reach safety, the World Food Programme’s Kirsty McFadden reports

A hosepipe ban comes into place in Pembrokeshire and parts of Carmarthenshire later this month

There is 'very little meaningful rain' on the horizon for the parched areas of England still recovering from the UK's new record-high temperature of 40.3C reached on July 19, according to the Met Office

Jayden Lawrence has become the first Australian wrestler to win a Commonwealth Games medal for 12 years - and he did it with a bad injury.