The Latest Breaking News from Drought

The Horn of Africa recently suffered its worst drought in almost half a century, and its sixth failed rainfall season in a row.

A couple of long postseason droughts ended this year.

Navajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supply from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes and more security for drought-stricken Arizona

One of the sport’s most successful nations has never won gold in the eight but a selection gamble could help break the drought this year

Nearly 350,000 cases have been reported in the past four years, with 6,000 lives lost

The Hunter has one job vacancy for every two unemployed people, offering "little wiggle room" for companies looking for skilled staff. The Hunter's April unemployment rate was 3.1 per cent, almost a full point below the state and national levels, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Business Hunter chief…

The UN’s World Food Programme says extreme weather attributed to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a surge in hunger from Zambia to Afghanistan, calling on donors for much-needed help

University of Newcastle launches 1000 L/day hydro harvester.

"A European heatwave and drought have limited Spanish and Italian producers' ability to supply olive oil"

NASA scientists have discovered signs of an impending flash drought months before the onset by observing the brightness of "glowing" plants from space.

The southern African region is battling with drought at present. This is the result of El Niño, a natural climate cycle characterised by changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures. It has effects on global weather patterns, particularly rainfall and temperature.