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The Latest Breaking News from Drought

California wells run dry as drought depletes groundwater

As California’s drought deepens, more rural communities are running out of water

The Independent UK

California suffering through driest 3 years ever recorded, with no relief in sight

LOS ANGELES — California's drought has become the state's driest three-year period on record, surpassing that of 2013-15 — and a fourth dry year is looking increasingly likely, officials said Monday.

Los Angeles Times

Nebraska Sandhills wildfire razes camp, prompts evacuation

A wildfire raging in drought-stricken west-central Nebraska has destroyed much of a youth campsite and led officials to evacuate a nearby village

The Independent UK

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California braces for dry winter as Western drought drags on

California's dry streak is unlikely to break this winter

The Independent UK

Alabama returns to No. 1 in AP College Football Poll

With Kansas’ return to the Top 25, Illinois now has the longest ranking drought.

Chicago Sun-Times

'I knew it would come' - Dwight McNeil reflects on first Everton goal and makes 'drought' admission

Summer arrival Dwight McNeil scored his first goal in over 18 months to give Everton back-to-back wins

Liverpool Echo

The end of a way of life? Ranchers struggle to survive the south-west’s megadrought

Farmers are being forced to sell off parts of herds and seeing cows perish as drought conditions worsen. Some worry is this is the end of the road for ranching in the region

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With ever hotter UK summers it’s time to rethink the future of grass

This summer saw vast tracts of parks and lawns scorched by drought in the UK, but more watering is not a sustainable solution. Patrick Barkham asks what the future holds for grass

The Guardian - UK

Jets now have second-longest postseason drought among major sports

Jets' streak of playoff futility gets a little more gas now that the Seattle Mariners have made the playoffs.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Eels seek 2001-style ambush to win NRL GF

Parramatta remain outsiders for the NRL grand final but could find inspiration from one of the darkest days of their 36-year title drought to beat Penrith.

AAP

‘Let’s F—ing Party’: The Mariners Finally End Their 21-Year Playoff Drought

After two decades of bad decisions and bad bounces and bad play, it’s time for Seattle baseball to celebrate again.

Sports Illustrated

China's drought threatens its food and energy security

Over 900 million people in over 17 provinces, as well as an estimated 2.2 million hectares of agricultural land in China, have been impacted by the record high temperatures, adversely impacting its food and energy security. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Mariners Break 21-Year Playoff Drought on Walk-Off Homer

Seattle punched its ticket back to the postseason in dramatic fashion.

Sports Illustrated

Penrith Panthers on verge of NRL greatness

Penrith can complete the most dominant run since the 1980s Parramatta team in the NRL grand final, while the Eels attempt to break a long, long title drought.

AAP

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The Most Expensive Natural Disasters in US History

The most expensive natural disasters in U.S. history have come from wind, fire, water and drought.

Reuters

Al Shabaab fighters kill crew drilling well in southern Somalia

Islamist militants from al Shabaab on Friday killed 12 people drilling a well in drought-ravaged southern Somalia, a local resident and official said.

Tribune News Service

Mariners outlast Rangers, drop magic number to one to end postseason drought

And now the number is one.

AAP

Eels to win, put club back on map: Price

Parramatta legend Ray Price is tired of waiting for the club's 36-year title drought to end, but says the mindset of the current team has given him belief.

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Bangkok Post

Reform the economics and governance of water

The floods, droughts, heatwaves, and fires that are devastating many parts of the world underscore two fundamental facts. First, damage to freshwater supplies is increasingly straining human societies, especially the poor, with far-reaching implications for economic, social, and political stability. Second, the combined impact of today's extreme conditions is unprecedented…

ABC News

Full dams leave NSW farmers divided over flood risk and drought preparation ahead of more rain

All NSW dams are now sitting above 90 per cent capacity, prompting debate over how they should be managed amid the threat of flooding from La Niña and concerns about future drought.

The Independent UK

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

Reuters

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)

The Independent UK

Climate Migration: Blind and homeless amid Somalia's drought

Issack is 80, Hassan 75

AAP

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.

Evening Standard

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

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