How to conserve water and keep your garden alive during the drought

How to drought-proof your garden, from smarter watering to plant choices

The simple ways to keep your garden healthy this summer

New Swedish research could help trees survive drought by slowing leaf death

New Swedish research could help trees survive drought by slowing leaf death

Agriculture Ministry Rolls Out $149-Million Drought Mitigation Programme for Farmers

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has implemented a 149-million drought mitigation programme to shield farmers from the effects of prolonged drought conditions. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made []

Amid rising temperatures, canopy trees plantations vital to enhance rainfall prospects

Amid rising temperatures, canopy trees plantations vital to enhance rainfall prospects

EXPLAINED: How to check water restrictions in your area of France

Summer 2026 in France looks set to be one of the most difficult on record for drought, so here's how to check restrictions on watering the garden, washing the car and filling the swimming pool in communes across France.

“Epicenters of Dryness”: Talking with a State Climatologist About the Triangle’s Ongoing Drought

How bad is the drought in the Triangle? And what will it take to get out of it?

EBRD and GCF back climate-resilient water systems in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

EBRD and GCF back climate-resilient water systems in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan

24-Hour Rainfall Record in Louisiana Broken

24-Hour Rainfall Record in Louisiana Broken

Severe water crisis hits Chure foothill settlements in Kanchanpur

Kanchanpur, June 27: Severe heat combined with a prolonged drought has triggered a serious drinking water crisis in sett...

NC drought: Raliegh, Durham lake levels continue to drop

A weekly update on the status of North Carolina's drought.

Live: Rainfall deficit comes down to 12% as July witnesses above-normal downpour

Live: Rainfall deficit comes down to 12 as July witnesses above-normal downpour

Matt Henry ends 36-year-old drought for New Zealand as Bumrah's No.1 crown shared, Joe Root top-ranked again

Matt Henry ended a 36-year-old drought for New Zealand as he became just the third Kiwi bowler to be ranked World No.1 in the ICC Test rankings, as per the latest ICC update. He joins India's Jasprit Bumrah at the top of the chart after his record-breaking 11-wicket match haul during the second Test against England.

Study offers first map of Amazon’s climate-resilient upslope corridors

Worsening climate change creates enormous challenges for ecosystems and individual species. As the world warms, plants and animals must quickly migrate to cooler places to stay resilient and survive. But today such migrations are often blocked by deforestation, human infrastructure and lack of conserved lands. In the tropics, vast lowlands can require species to move []

Healthy rain brings highest levels in years for local aquifers and lakes

After years of severe drought and record-low water levels in San Antonio and surrounding regions, steady and above-average rainfall since April 2026 has led to significant recovery for local aquifers and lakes.

Heatwave conditions: Extreme caution advised due to forest fire threat

Persistent drought and high temperatures make grassy areas and forests particularly vulnerable to fires.

धानमा आत्मनिर्भर बन्न आवश्यक छ : मन्त्री चौधरी

काठमाडौँ। कृषि, वन तथा पर्यावरणमन्त्री गीता चौधरीले जलवायु परिवर्तनको चुनौती सामना गर्दै धान उत्पादनमा आत्मनिर्भरता हासिल गर्न आधुनिक प्रविधि, अनुसन्धान र सबै सरोकारवालाबीचको सहकार्य अपरिहार्य रहेको बताएकी छन्। २३औँ राष्ट्रिय धान दिवस तथा रोपाइँ महोत्सव, २०८३ का अवसरमा शुभकामना सन्देश जारी गर्दै मन्त्री चौधरीले यस वर्षको ‘जलवायुमैत्री प्रविधि, धानमा आत्मनिर्भरता र समृद्धि’ भन्ने नाराले वर्तमान []

The Right Way to Wash Vegetables, According to a Chinese Mom

Today, I’m sharing how we wash our vegetables. Getting the most out of produce and making sure they’re as clean as possible is very important to me, as I’m sure it is for many of you! We break down how to wash everything from leafy greens to herbs, peppers, and more. If you’d rather watch []

Africa: Insurance Helps Farmers Protect Livelihoods As Climate Shocks Intensify

[WFP] Insurance is helping farmers recover from droughts and floods before crises deepen - as climate shocks intensify and the shadow of El Niño threatens.

Irrigation Museum to document water management history in Egypt-Minister

Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said the Irrigation Museum in Egypt’s New Capital represents a significant cultural and scientific addition, reflecting the country’s long history of achievements in water resources management and highlighting the pivotal role of science and engineering in supporting development throughout the ages. Sewilam said the museum was established The post Irrigation Museum to document water management history in Egypt-Minister appeared first on Egypt Independent.

India’s Worst Drought in 100 Years

India is facing its driest June in 100 years, with a rainfall deficit of more than 42 percent, exposing the country's growing water crisis. In Maharashtra's drought-hit Beed district, farmers fear crop failure while women walk miles every day to collect drinking water. Experts warn that climate change, rapid urbanisation, deforestation and poor rainwater management are turning erratic monsoons into a long-term threat to food security and water supplies, even as cities swing between floods and shortages. Tanushree Pandey reports from Maharashtra

‘They’re not freak occurrences’: Farmers grapple with protecting crops as heat waves and extreme weather become more frequent

Specialty farmers are dealing with the extreme weather events that are driving prolonged drought in some states and intense flooding in others.

Heavy rainfall paralysed parts of Lagos, caused blackouts

Heavy rainfall flooded communities across Lagos, disrupted electricity supply, damaged homes and roads, and prompted fresh government flood control measures.

Bone-Dry Tampa Bay Forces Extension Of Strict One-Day-A-Week Watering Rules

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Hillsborough County residents will have to keep their lawn sprinklers turned off for most of the week through the rest of the summer. On Tuesday, officials announced that the Southwest Florida Water Management District is extending its Modified Phase III “extreme” water shortage restrictions until Oct. 1, 2026. Scattered summer rain [] Bone-Dry Tampa Bay Forces Extension Of Strict One-Day-A-Week Watering Rules

Households warned to save water as temperatures increase amid high usage

Nighttime restrictions are now in place on 13 water supplies

Why eucalyptus trees shed their bark every year and how it helps them survive

Why eucalyptus trees shed their bark every year and how it helps them survive

Indonesia earmarks Rp14 trillion for irrigation overhaul in 2026

The government has allocated Rp14 trillion (around US780 million) to revitalize irrigation systems across Indonesia in ...

Photos: Gov’t launches nationwide post-flood recovery and mitigation exercise

Government has announced a coordinated nationwide post-flood recovery and mitigation exercise aimed at restoring affected communities while strengthening the country's resilience against future flooding.

Tropical forests stop absorbing carbon dioxide during El Niño events. This year could be the worst.

Tropical forests stop absorbing carbon dioxide during El Niño events. This year could be the worst.

Dutch authorities warn of looming water shortage as drought intensifies

Recent rainfall has provided little relief from the ongoing drought, both in the Netherlands and in the upstream catchment areas of the Rhine and Meuse, the country's main sources of fresh water.

When the rains return: Why floods must no longer define Ghana’s future

Introduction Each rainy season tells a familiar and painful story across Ghana. Roads disappear beneath muddy water. Homes become uninhabitable. Businesses close their doors. Children miss school. Families lose possessions accumulated over a lifetime, while emergency workers race against time to save lives. These scenes have become so frequent that many Ghanaians now regard flooding The post When the rains return: Why floods must no longer define Ghana’s future appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Uganda reports 16 deaths linked to drought-induced food shortages

Officials in Uganda said prolonged dry conditions had caused widespread crop failures and severe food shortages, contributing to the deaths.

Dr. Ayub Mukisa: How Rising Temperatures Are Reviving the ‘Karamoja Question’

Again, I continue the discussion on climate change in Karamoja. In this article, I focus on rising temperatures, a key climate change factor that is causing growing concern among crop farmers in the region. However, one important question that appears to be missing from the climate change discourse in Karamoja among government, NGOs, donors, and [] The post Dr. Ayub Mukisa: How Rising Temperatures Are Reviving the ‘Karamoja Question’ appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

These tiny soil microbes could rescue crops from salty farmland

Researchers have discovered that beneficial soil bacteria give plants an unexpected survival advantage in salty soils. Instead of helping plants keep salt out, the microbes stimulate the production of lignin, a natural compound that strengthens roots and makes plants more resilient. Greenhouse and field tests showed healthier plants and higher yields in salty conditions. The findings could lead to bio-based treatments that help farmers grow crops on land once considered too salty for agriculture.

Why micro-irrigation needs more than subsidies

Why micro-irrigation needs more than subsidies

European Greens call for “extraordinary summit of leaders to address extreme heat”

The call to environment ministers to revitalise the Green Deal and eco-sustainable measures

Virginia’s Drought Drags On

Almost all of Virginia remains under a drought advisory ahead of the hot July 4 holiday weekend. Rainfall earlier this week provided some relief in central regions of the state, but it wasn’t enough to bring stream and groundwater levels back to anywhere near normal. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality warned that “precipitation is...