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Drying Danube River Exposes Sunken WWII Battleships, Prehistoric Fossils
While the drop in water levels offers historians a rare glimpse into Europe's past, local authorities face an urgent challenge.
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Water Levels In Europe's Danube River Drop To Record- Low Amid Heatwaves
The waters of the mighty Danube, Europe's second-longest river, have dropped in parts to a record low due to successive heatwaves that have parched the continent since May.
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England, Wales Faced Driest July In History: Weather Office
The weather service said that of the two UK countries, England had recorded just 6.5 millimetres (0.25 of an inch) of rain, 10 per cent of the usual average figure, while Wales had 9.3 mm.
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Drought Grips More Than Half Of England Amid Extreme Heat, Low Rainfall
"Rivers are running low, farmers are having to harvest crops early, wildfire risk is increasing, and millions of people are living under restrictions on water use," says the UK government.
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Drought Conditions Spread Across India, Farmers Put On Edge
A comparison of the last week of June 2025 and the last week of June 2026 shows a clear increase in drought-affected regions.
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The Dual Crisis Of Monsoon Deficit And Catastrophic Rain Across India
Around 79% of the geographical area of the country, spanning 29 states, recorded a status of 'Deficit' or 'Large Deficit' between June 1 and July 1.
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Super El Nino: Will It Crush India's 2026 Monsoon or Spare It Once Again?
An evolving El Nino frequently brings drier conditions and risks mild drought, whereas a decaying phase may deliver deficient rains
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A Third Of The World Could Face Far More Heatwaves And Droughts By 2100, Study Warns
A new study warns that nearly a third of the global population could face compound heatwave and drought events five times more frequently by the end of the century, with tropical and lower-income countries hardest hit.
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Hotter Than Spa Bath: Amazon Lake Hit 41 Degrees Celsius In 2023, Killing Several Dolphins
A brutal drought and extreme heat wave that began in September 2023 had transformed the lake into a steaming cauldron, its waters reaching 41 degrees Celsius -- hotter than most spa baths.
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Chile's Atacama Desert Flower Could Hold Key To Drought Tolerant Crops
In Chile's arid Atacama, the driest desert in the world, scientists are studying a small, resilient flower that could hold genetic clues to help crops withstand worsening drought conditions driven by climate change.
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Why Is UK Urging Citizens To Delete Emails, Photos? Surprising Drought Solution Revealed
The National Drought Group made the recommendations for the public, as "data centres require vast amounts of water to cool their systems".
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Delete Old Emails to Save Water? UK Govt's Unusual Plea Highlights Global Crisis
The UK government's Department of Environment is asking its citizens to delete their old emails and pictures to save water, as the country faces a drought. The UK says that this will minimise the usage of data centres, which require vast amounts of water to keep them cool. However, this is not a problem specific to the UK. As more people start to a...
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Assam On the Brink Of Drought-Like Situation Due To Rain Deficit
Twenty seven districts of Assam are facing severe drought like situation following continuous rainfall deficit days. The worst hit are Kamrup Mtero, Kamrup, Dhubri, Nalbari, Barpeta, Bongaigaon and Darrang.
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California's 'Ghost Lake' Returns After 130 Years, Submerging 94,000 Acres Of Farmland
Tulare Lake, once a vast freshwater body in California, has reappeared after 130 years due to heavy snowmelt, highlighting historical water management practices and impacting the San Joaquin Valley.
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Rising Droughts Threaten Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystems Worldwide
Extreme droughts have become more frequent and severe in recent decades, severely impacting agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems worldwide. Prolonged dry spells have expanded by 50,000 square kilometres each year since 1979, as temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift. This has led to significant economic losses, particularly in...
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Drying Danube River Exposes Sunken WWII Battleships, Prehistoric Fossils
While the drop in water levels offers historians a rare glimpse into Europe's past, local authorities face an urgent challenge.
-
Water Levels In Europe's Danube River Drop To Record- Low Amid Heatwaves
The waters of the mighty Danube, Europe's second-longest river, have dropped in parts to a record low due to successive heatwaves that have parched the continent since May.
-
England, Wales Faced Driest July In History: Weather Office
The weather service said that of the two UK countries, England had recorded just 6.5 millimetres (0.25 of an inch) of rain, 10 per cent of the usual average figure, while Wales had 9.3 mm.
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Drought Grips More Than Half Of England Amid Extreme Heat, Low Rainfall
"Rivers are running low, farmers are having to harvest crops early, wildfire risk is increasing, and millions of people are living under restrictions on water use," says the UK government.
-
Drought Conditions Spread Across India, Farmers Put On Edge
A comparison of the last week of June 2025 and the last week of June 2026 shows a clear increase in drought-affected regions.
-
The Dual Crisis Of Monsoon Deficit And Catastrophic Rain Across India
Around 79% of the geographical area of the country, spanning 29 states, recorded a status of 'Deficit' or 'Large Deficit' between June 1 and July 1.
-
Super El Nino: Will It Crush India's 2026 Monsoon or Spare It Once Again?
An evolving El Nino frequently brings drier conditions and risks mild drought, whereas a decaying phase may deliver deficient rains
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A Third Of The World Could Face Far More Heatwaves And Droughts By 2100, Study Warns
A new study warns that nearly a third of the global population could face compound heatwave and drought events five times more frequently by the end of the century, with tropical and lower-income countries hardest hit.
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Hotter Than Spa Bath: Amazon Lake Hit 41 Degrees Celsius In 2023, Killing Several Dolphins
A brutal drought and extreme heat wave that began in September 2023 had transformed the lake into a steaming cauldron, its waters reaching 41 degrees Celsius -- hotter than most spa baths.
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Chile's Atacama Desert Flower Could Hold Key To Drought Tolerant Crops
In Chile's arid Atacama, the driest desert in the world, scientists are studying a small, resilient flower that could hold genetic clues to help crops withstand worsening drought conditions driven by climate change.
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Why Is UK Urging Citizens To Delete Emails, Photos? Surprising Drought Solution Revealed
The National Drought Group made the recommendations for the public, as "data centres require vast amounts of water to cool their systems".
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Delete Old Emails to Save Water? UK Govt's Unusual Plea Highlights Global Crisis
The UK government's Department of Environment is asking its citizens to delete their old emails and pictures to save water, as the country faces a drought. The UK says that this will minimise the usage of data centres, which require vast amounts of water to keep them cool. However, this is not a problem specific to the UK. As more people start to a...
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Assam On the Brink Of Drought-Like Situation Due To Rain Deficit
Twenty seven districts of Assam are facing severe drought like situation following continuous rainfall deficit days. The worst hit are Kamrup Mtero, Kamrup, Dhubri, Nalbari, Barpeta, Bongaigaon and Darrang.
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California's 'Ghost Lake' Returns After 130 Years, Submerging 94,000 Acres Of Farmland
Tulare Lake, once a vast freshwater body in California, has reappeared after 130 years due to heavy snowmelt, highlighting historical water management practices and impacting the San Joaquin Valley.
-
Rising Droughts Threaten Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystems Worldwide
Extreme droughts have become more frequent and severe in recent decades, severely impacting agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems worldwide. Prolonged dry spells have expanded by 50,000 square kilometres each year since 1979, as temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift. This has led to significant economic losses, particularly in...
