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NC drought improves slightly, recent rain did little to help
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WRAL News
· Jun 25, 2026
Drought improves slightly for small portion area, worsens in other parts of NC
A weekly update on the status of North Carolina's drought.
The Daily Signal
· Jul 1, 2026
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...
KSAT San Antonio
· Jun 23, 2026
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.
Bacon’s Rebellion
· Jul 3, 2026
Virginia as California — but with 98% Humidity
Virginia as California — but with 98% Humidity
NPR News
· Jul 12, 2026
200 young campers rescued as flooding hits parts of Missouri and Kentucky
A historic rainfall event has left communities across several Missouri counties underwater and prompted water rescues, including an evacuation of a summer camp.
USA TODAY
· Jun 29, 2026
At least 4 dead after floods across central and southeast Kentucky
Two rounds of storms brought nearly a foot of rain in some areas of Kentucky, surpassing previous rainfall records. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/06/29/kentucky-tennessee-flash-flood-emergency/90735213007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
India Today
· Jul 8, 2026
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
Diario El Mundo
· Jul 6, 2026
Dos ondas tropicales llevarán lluvias a Honduras esta semana
Las lluvias podrían dar un respiro esta semana a varias zonas de Honduras afectadas por la prolongada sequía, luego de que el Centro Nacional de Estudios Atmosféricos, Oceanográficos y Sísmicos (Cenaos) confirmara el ingreso de dos ondas tropicales al territorio nacional. Este artículo Dos ondas tropicales llevarán lluvias a Honduras esta semana se publicó primero en Diario El Mundo | Noticias de Honduras y el Mundo.
Fark
· Jun 27, 2026
Winter storm warnings issued in June for parts of Montana and Idaho. Who wants to go on a nice vacation [Cool]
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The Tico Times
· Jul 3, 2026
Costa Rica Under Weather Alert After Tropical Wave Triggers Flooding
Costa Rica starts the day dealing with the effects of Tropical Wave 19, after heavy rains flooded homes, forced residents into emergency shelters, closed key roads and left one man dead in Guanacaste. The National Emergency Commission declared a nationwide green alert yesterday as the tropical wave crossed the country, bringing heavy rain and strong [] The post Costa Rica Under Weather Alert After Tropical Wave Triggers Flooding appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.
CityNews Montreal
· Jun 22, 2026
Cleanup continues in West Island communities flooded by heavy rain
A West Island resident described the scene as chaos. Two days after heavy rainfall flooded streets and homes in Pierrefonds-Roxboro and Dollard-des-Ormeaux, cleanup was still underway on Monday. READ: Montreal’s West Island assess flood damage after heavy rainfall Furniture and household belongings damaged by stormwater could be seen lining the streets of Pierrefonds. Environment Canada [] The post Cleanup continues in West Island communities flooded by heavy rain appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
Tampa Free Press
· Jun 25, 2026
Tap Out: Pasco County Extends ‘Extreme’ Water Restrictions Through October 1
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The dry spell isn’t over yet for Pasco County. Local officials announced that the Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board has extended its Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage declaration, meaning tight restrictions on lawn watering will remain in place through October 1, 2026. For residents, this means your lawn-irrigation [] Tap Out: Pasco County Extends ‘Extreme’ Water Restrictions Through October 1
ANTARA News
· Jul 3, 2026
BNPB conducts simultaneous handling to drought, tidal waves in Maluku
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) confirmed that emergency responses to the drought and coastal waves in ...
WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville
· Jul 13, 2026
Del Rio Hit Hard by Flash Flooding; Emergency Director Says Damage Worse Than Helene for Some Residents
COCKE COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) - Recovery efforts are underway in Cocke County after flash flooding swept through the Del Rio community Saturday mo...
India TV News
· Jul 5, 2026
Delhi rains trigger major air traffic disruption; 15 flights diverted due to bad weather
Light rainfall on Sunday brought relief from the sweltering heat and humidity across Delhi, with temperatures dropping and weather conditions turning pleasant. However, the adverse weather also disrupted air traffic, forcing 15 flights to be diverted from the national capital.
KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette
· Jul 6, 2026
Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville
Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville
KTLA 5
· Jun 26, 2026
Cooler temps prevail through the Southern California weekend
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Indy Week
· Jun 25, 2026
“Epicenters of Dryness”: Talking with a State Climatologist About the Triangle’s Ongoing Drought
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The Independent
· Jul 9, 2026
Colorado mayor accuses local schools of using too much water to keep their lawns green amid drought restrictions
Colorado is suffering from drought conditions due to ‘unprecedented low snowpack and high temperatures’
Global News
· Jul 11, 2026
Kananaskis drying up after recent floods but some trails remain closed
It's been two weeks since heavy rainfall flooded parts of Kananaskis, resulting in evacuations and a bridge collapse. Now the land is recovering and drying up for summer.
NL Times
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.
Mexico News Daily
· Jun 22, 2026
Mexico has almost totally recovered from several years of drought
Just over a year ago, 46.5 of the country was suffering from drought conditions, according to the National Water Commission (Conagua). Now that percentage is down to 2.4. The post Mexico has almost totally recovered from several years of drought appeared first on Mexico News Daily
The Rising Nepal
· Jun 27, 2026
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...
Off The Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Severe storms impact 64 out of 67 counties over holiday weekend
Severe weather pummeled all but three of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties over the holiday weekend, killing three and leaving roughly 105,000 residents still without power on Monday. Gov. Josh Shapiro was joined by Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director Randy Padfield and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll to discuss the aftermath of strong winds, torrential rainfall and localized []...Click to read more
Independent Online
· Jun 23, 2026
Today's weather: Fog, cold front and coastal showers in Eastern and Southern regions
Today's weather: Fog, cold front and coastal showers in Eastern and Southern regions
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 30, 2026
25 communities, 18 assemblies affected by floods—Interior Minister
The Minister for Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has disclosed that 25 communities across 18 Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) were severely affected by Monday’s torrential rains, which left thousands of residents displaced and others dead or missing. Speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, June 30, the Minister said the scale of destruction was extensive, with flooding disrupting livelihoods, destroying property, and overwhelming several urban communities.
Guinee news
· Jul 6, 2026
Conakry pourra-t-elle échapper aux inondations mortelles cette fois-ci ?
Depuis le début de ce mois de juin, la saison des pluies s’est pointée à l’horizon avec les premières tempêtes qui annoncent les fortes pluies les jours à venir. Victimes à chaque hivernage, les populations s’inquiètent et s’interrogent. Les autorités ont-elles pris des dispositions pour échapper cette fois-ci aux inondations mortelles et aux dégâts matériels ? []
UrduPoint
· Jul 5, 2026
NDMA maps rainfall, river situation for July 6–10
NDMA maps rainfall, river situation for July 6–10
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Related coverage for "NC drought improves slightly, recent rain did little to help": WRAL News — Drought improves slightly for small portion area, worsens in other parts of NC. The Daily Signal — Virginia’s Drought Drags On. KSAT San Antonio — Healthy rain brings highest levels in years for local aquifers and lakes. Bacon’s Rebellion — Virginia as California — but with 98% Humidity. NPR News — 200 young campers rescued as flooding hits parts of Missouri and Kentucky. USA TODAY — At least 4 dead after floods across central and southeast Kentucky. India Today — Live: Rainfall deficit comes down to 12% as July witnesses above-normal downpour. Diario El Mundo — Dos ondas tropicales llevarán lluvias a Honduras esta semana. Fark — Winter storm warnings issued in June for parts of Montana and Idaho. Who wants to go on a nice vacation [Cool]. The Tico Times — Costa Rica Under Weather Alert After Tropical Wave Triggers Flooding. CityNews Montreal — Cleanup continues in West Island communities flooded by heavy rain. Tampa Free Press — Tap Out: Pasco County Extends ‘Extreme’ Water Restrictions Through October 1. ANTARA News — BNPB conducts simultaneous handling to drought, tidal waves in Maluku. WOKI – 98.7 FM – Knoxville — Del Rio Hit Hard by Flash Flooding; Emergency Director Says Damage Worse Than Helene for Some Residents. India TV News — Delhi rains trigger major air traffic disruption; 15 flights diverted due to bad weather. KROF – 960 AM – Lafayette — Storms Knock Out Power: Create Water Concerns in Youngsville. KTLA 5 — Cooler temps prevail through the Southern California weekend. Indy Week — “Epicenters of Dryness”: Talking with a State Climatologist About the Triangle’s Ongoing Drought. The Independent — Colorado mayor accuses local schools of using too much water to keep their lawns green amid drought restrictions. Global News — Kananaskis drying up after recent floods but some trails remain closed. NL Times — Dutch authorities warn of looming water shortage as drought intensifies. Mexico News Daily — Mexico has almost totally recovered from several years of drought. The Rising Nepal — Severe water crisis hits Chure foothill settlements in Kanchanpur. Off The Press — Severe storms impact 64 out of 67 counties over holiday weekend. Independent Online — Today's weather: Fog, cold front and coastal showers in Eastern and Southern regions. MyJoyOnline — 25 communities, 18 assemblies affected by floods—Interior Minister. Guinee news — Conakry pourra-t-elle échapper aux inondations mortelles cette fois-ci ?. UrduPoint — NDMA maps rainfall, river situation for July 6–10