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Latest heatwaves, droughts, floods could cost Europe €126 billion by 2029

This summer’s heatwaves, droughts, and floods are expected to cost the European economy more than €120 billion in the long term, according to a new study.

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Groundwater and reservoir levels continue to recede despite rain, officials warn

Reservoirs are now 56.1% full on average across England, compared with the average of 82.8% for this time of year.

Evening Standard

Europe faces billions in economic losses from summer heatwaves, droughts and floods, study warns

Experts have revealed how extreme weather events are already reshaping Europe’s economic landscape.

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Europe’s summer of extreme weather caused €43bn of short-term losses, analysis finds

Greatest damage from heat, drought and flooding done in Cyprus, Greece, Malta and Bulgaria

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Charley Hull Wins Kroger LPGA After World No. 1 Has Nightmare Final Hole

Still “a bit injured,” the Englishwoman ended a three-year winless drought at the Kroger Queen City Championship to set an LPGA record.

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Water company bans US billionaire’s new lake being filled during hosepipe ban

Southern Water halts water transportation to billionaire’s lake during drought

The Independent UK

Trump-supporting billionaire prevented from filling lake on UK estate during drought

Blackstone founder Stephen Schwarzman acted legally, but residents complained to Southern Water

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Reservoirs less than half full across 12 sites in England

Several regions remain officially in drought after the warmest spring and summer on record.

Evening Standard

China suffered damage worth £2.2bn in August as monsoon wreaked havoc

Beijing says more than 10 million people affected by succession of disasters ranging from flash floods to droughts

The Independent UK

Longest WNBA Playoff Droughts, Active & All Time

Which WNBA teams own the longest playoff droughts in league history?

Sports Illustrated

Aid cuts cast long shadow over key Africa climate talks

ON THE GROUND: For many Africans suffering under climate-driven crises such as drought or flooding, adapting to the climate crisis is seen as a top priority writes Nick Ferris from Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa. But aid cuts – particularly from Donald Trump – mean that funding for such programmes is…

The Independent UK

Ethiopia inaugurates Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam as Egypt rift deepens

Ethiopian PM says dam will electrify entire region but Egypt fears it could restrict water supply during droughts

The Guardian - UK

Floods could hit England while country is still in drought, forecasters say

Downpours threatening lives and property this autumn will not provide respite from months of dry weather

The Guardian - UK

UK warned of simultaneous drought and flooding this winter

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Drought could continue through to winter despite flood risk and rain – officials

The UK could feasibly experience both drought and flooding at the same time in the coming months, the Environment Agency said.

The Independent UK

Met Office warns that drought could continue into winter

There is a chance that some parts of UK could be in drought and flood at the same time

Evening Standard

UK drought 'could continue until winter' despite heavy rain and flooding

The heavy rain hitting many parts of the UK may not be enough to reverse all the effects of the summer’s record-breaking dry spell

Euronews

Worst drought in decades threatens Syria's fragile recovery from years of civil war

Experts say rainfall has been declining for decades in Syria, where a fledgling government is trying to stitch the country back together following 14 years of civil war.

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The Independent UK

Low water levels at popular beach reveals truck containing human remains

People spotted the truck just below the water line over the Labor Day weekend

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The worst drought in decades is threatening Syria's fragile recovery from years of civil war

The eastern Mediterranean and Middle East are in the grips of one of their worst droughts in decades, which is drying rivers and lakes, shriveling crops and even leading to water cutoffs in major cities

Sports Illustrated

Longest Playoff Droughts in MLB History, Active & All Time

These are the longest playoff droughts in MLB history, both active and all time.

Sports Illustrated

Barcelona 2025–26 Champions League Squad: Full List of Players

Barcelona are on a mission to end a decade-plus Champions League title drought.

The Guardian - UK

This was the hottest summer on record. If it happens again next year, Britain’s ecosystems won’t cope

A future of extreme heatwaves, drought and collapsing habitats awaits if we continue to ignore the danger signs, says author Lucy Jones

The Guardian - UK

Specieswatch: UK’s endangered ground-pine flourish in perfect year

The past few months are likely to have suited this drought-tolerant plant that thrives in heat

The Conversation

The UK’s food system is built on keeping prices low – but this year’s droughts show up its failings

This year’s drought has once again put farmers in the spotlight, with yields in some crops falling by as much as 50%. But behind the headlines of empty reservoirs and wilting fields lies a bigger problem: the way the UK’s food system is organised, managed and governed.

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