Agriculture Minister Rainer announced comprehensive aid measures for affected farmers due to harvest losses caused by heat and drought, describing the situation as a crisis of national significance. (translated)
The extreme dryness in Austria is causing severe problems in the alpine pastures, as many farmers have had to bring their animals down to the valley earlier than planned due to a shortage of feed and water, highlighting the dramatic situation of agriculture in the region. (translated)
The summer of 2026 set new records in Germany with extreme temperatures and a worrying drought, which led to nearly 16,000 heat-related deaths and severely affected agricultural yields as well as water levels. (translated)
According to a preliminary analysis by the German Weather Service, the current summer was one of the warmest since measurements began, characterized by extreme temperatures over 40 degrees, persistent drought, and a significant number of heat-related deaths, all linked to climate change. (translated)
A corporation has paid 5.3 million dollars for one of the few available passages through the Panama Canal, as intense competition for the passages has arisen due to the ongoing drought and the impending reduction of shipping capacity caused by El Niño. (translated)
The drought and the climate crisis are causing crop failures and will increase food prices for grains, vegetables, and honey, as well as require new cultivation methods and changes in the German diet. (translated)
The lower Lobau in Vienna is suffering greatly from drought and heat, leading to an extremely poor condition of the protected area, while nature conservationists are calling for a water supply from the Danube and the city of Vienna is waiting for the results of a groundwater flow model to assess possible measures to improve the ecological conditions. (translated)
Panama has declared a drought emergency due to the weather phenomenon "El Niño" to prepare for the extreme effects of drought that have already led to water shortages and restrictions in shipping traffic through the Panama Canal. (translated)
Panama and El Salvador have declared a drought alarm due to extreme dry conditions exacerbated by the climatic phenomenon El Niño, while the UN warns of increasing hunger in Central America and shipping traffic in the Panama Canal has already been restricted. (translated)
Due to extreme drought triggered by the climate phenomenon El Niño, Panama and El Salvador have declared drought alarms, allowing the government to take measures to support affected communities, while Central America as a whole suffers from the consequences of the phenomenon, which increases the risk of weather extremes worldwide. (translated)
The persistent drought in Burgenland is leading to a significant precipitation deficit of 39 percent, resulting in restrictions on water withdrawal for agriculture, golf courses, and other users, while the drinking water supply remains secure for the time being, but will require new irrigation options in the long term. (translated)
The Nature Conservation Union Germany (Nabu) criticizes the Baden-Württemberg Farmers' Association for demanding too little for climate protection, despite clear calls for financial support for farms affected by drought, and for not holding the federal government accountable. (translated)
In Greece, over 300 people have been arrested since the beginning of the year, of which 272 for negligence and 36 for arson, while the fire risk is expected to increase in the coming days due to drought and extreme heat. (translated)
In Greece, 308 people have been arrested since the beginning of the year for negligently or deliberately causing fires, while extreme weather conditions are once again increasing the fire risk due to drought and heat. (translated)
The water supply in Vienna was secure even during the heat and drought. While the drought damage in agriculture across Austria is estimated at around one billion euros, in Vienna it is about two million euros thanks to the irrigation options. (translated)
Climate protection is a question of our economic and social security. The damage caused by drought is enormous in Austria, and extreme weather events will not remain an exception. Vienna has therefore taken responsibility early on. (translated)
Due to unusual dryness in Panama, which is being exacerbated by the climate phenomenon El Niño, the number of daily ship passages through the Panama Canal will be reduced to a maximum of 34 starting September 3, and it is expected to be lowered to 32 by mid-September. (translated)
The drought is over... Did @ORF prepare the people for this flood disaster? Unfortunately no. (translated)
Hydrologist Gregor Laaha warns of the serious consequences of the ongoing drought in Austria, which is leading to declining groundwater levels and increased water scarcity, but emphasizes that sufficient drinking water resources are available if water extraction is done sustainably. (translated)
The article describes the alarming effects of the ongoing low water levels of the Elbe, which increasingly lead to problems for shipping and nature, and emphasizes the need for rain as well as long-term measures to improve water retention in the landscape. (translated)
