The Latest Breaking News from Drought

In its 2022 State of the Climate in Asia report, the World Meteorological Organisation outlined extreme climate events affecting Asia last year, and their socioeconomic impact. We explore the details.

The managers of the Panama Canal say they expect income from the waterway to drop, after authorities were forced to limit the number of ships passing through each to 32 due to a lack of rainfall

As millions of people deal with drought and the rising cost of water, many are learning how to harvest rainwater

Authorities in Bolivia have declared a drought alert for Lake Titicaca after water levels of the world's highest navigable lake receded to a critically low threshold

In a warmer and drier climate, the groundwater that fuels Yellowstone's tallest active geyser could dwindle, resulting in less frequent eruptions and even extinction.

Four districts in Karnataka on high alert due to heavy rainfall forecast. Rainfall deficiency reduced to 14%. 80% rainfall in last week. 27 deaths due to lightning. Inflow of 144 tmcft in reservoirs. 85 taluks with 20% rainfall deficiency. Centre's stringent guidelines prevent drought declaration.

One year after a devastating drought, Texas agriculture watchers are wary that the positive effects of a wet spring could be zapped up with extreme heat.

The changing climate is reshaping migration from Honduras. Drought and erratic rainfall are undermining agriculture, pushing young people to migrate in search of a more secure future.

The state’s largest industry can’t ignore global warming — but change can be slow and expensive. Here’s what farmers say is tipping the scales for them.