Drought, which has increased by 30% since 2000, is a serious "structural risk" affecting economies and livelihoods, as warned by Andrea Meza at the UNCCD COP17 Conference, raising concerns about its impacts in areas outside of Africa and calling for preparedness and prevention actions. (translated)
El Salvador is on high alert due to drought associated with the El Niño phenomenon, causing severe losses in agricultural production and prompting authorities to take measures to monitor and support affected communities. (translated)
The president of Colombia denounces arson responsible for the recent fires in the western sector of the country, announcing the deployment of the army and requesting assistance from Chile and the USA to address the disaster that has affected over 200,000 acres of forests and crops, amid drought and the El Niño phenomenon. (translated)
Scientists warn that the El Niño of 2027 will be the strongest in the last 100 years and is likely to make that year the hottest ever recorded, causing extreme drought in many areas and intensifying weather disturbances in northern Europe. (translated)
The water levels of the two largest reservoirs in the US, Lake Powell and Lake Mead, have reached historically low levels due to drought, raising serious concerns about water supply and electricity generation in seven states that depend on the Colorado River. (translated)
The drought in Europe has led to historically low water levels in the Rhine, causing serious economic damages exceeding 50 billion euros, with impacts on agriculture, industry, and the transport and technology sectors, as companies are forced to reduce their ship capacity and face rising transportation costs. (translated)
The researchers found that Chardonnay is more resistant to extreme drought and heat conditions, in contrast to Pinot Noir, which can suffer significant damage under these conditions, heralding challenges for grape growers in traditional wine-producing regions of Europe. (translated)
In Croatia, the police arrested four individuals on suspicion of involvement in the devastating wildfires that affected the country's coasts, causing one death and serious injuries, amidst a prolonged drought and heat wave. (translated)
Hungary will sink two barges near the Paks nuclear plant to raise the water level in the Danube, as the plant is operating at 25% of its capacity due to historically low water levels and drought. (translated)
Increasing temperatures and prolonged heatwaves are exacerbating drought in Europe, causing historically low water levels in rivers and water resources, with the EU trying to address the crisis through specific actions for water resilience. (translated)
Europe is facing a serious crisis due to climate change, as prolonged extreme heat and drought have led to historically low levels of major rivers, such as the Rhine and the Danube, affecting navigation, trade, and electricity generation. (translated)
More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate their homes due to a rapid wildfire in western Canada, with authorities declaring a state of emergency and warning of further deterioration of the situation due to drought. (translated)
Almost three-quarters of England (71.3%) are in a state of drought, with restrictions on water consumption for over 27 million people, as conditions worsen due to low rainfall and high temperatures. (translated)
July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded in the USA, with an average temperature of 24.9 degrees Celsius, exceeding the previous record of 1936, demonstrating the impact of climate change, while nearly 48% of the country is affected by drought. (translated)
A new wave of extreme heat is hitting western and northern Europe, accompanied by dangerous drought conditions that are causing severe losses in agriculture and increasing the risk of wildfires. (translated)
The climate crisis, through heatwaves and drought, is seriously affecting the operation and reliability of nuclear plants in Europe, causing disruptions in electricity production while EDF plans investments of 9 billion euros to adapt its stations. (translated)
Europe is facing a new heatwave, with temperatures reaching 36°C in the United Kingdom and 39°C in France, while dry conditions favor the spread of destructive wildfires. (translated)
Europe is facing serious consequences from the extreme heat and prolonged drought, which are affecting energy, shipping, and other critical infrastructure, with forecasts for recovery in the fall being extremely difficult and uncertain. (translated)
Western Europe is experiencing the hottest two-month period of June-July in history, with record temperatures and repeated heatwaves, droughts, and wildfires, in the context of worsening climate change. (translated)
The state mechanism in Greece is on alert due to dangerous weather phenomena including stormy northern winds, temperatures up to 39 degrees Celsius, and drought, triggering the activation of the Red Code for fires in 7 regions of the country. (translated)
