The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Pictures from the mouth of the spot in the Cotswold reveal the exposed river bed once filled with water, as Thames Water announces its desalination plant is out of service

‘Crisis’ task force activated in France, as prolonged UK dry spell causes ‘alarming’ prognosis for British farmers.

From US floods to drought in France, communities around globe are still feeling effects of July’s extreme weather

Faced with an "exceptional drought" and a "historic situation that many territories are going through," France's Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has decided to activate an inter-ministerial crisis uniit.

Democrats are considering reshaping their economic bill's proposed taxes on the wealthy and huge corporations, and possibly adding billions for the West’s historic drought

Head of the Thames is now more than 5 miles downstream as forecasters warn of further high temperatures to come

Farmers fear for their crops, millions face water restrictions and parks have been baked yellow as the record- breaking hot dry spell continues to fry the country

Thames Water’s £250m desalination facility out of action amid supply capacity doubts

The Environment Agency says the country will be in drought this month if dry conditions continue

ATLANTA — Nick Castellanos raised his right arm as he rounded first base. After touching second, he clapped his hands together. By the time he got to third, his teammates were waving towels and hanging over the dugout railing.

Householders in parts of England are to see hosepipe bans come into force as months of dry conditions push the country towards drought.After two water companies announced restrictions, others are warning they may need to follow suit if the sustained dry weather and high demand continues.As utilities urge customers to…