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US announces $524 million in new aid for Horn of Africa drought, climate crisis

The United States has announced $524 million in additional humanitarian aid for the Horn of Africa that aims to put a spotlight on the extreme effects of climate change and the worst drought in the region in 40 years

The Independent UK

Analysis-For Spain's Socialists, regional elections a rehearsal for national vote

In speeches across the country ahead of regional elections on Sunday, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has promised two-euro cinema tickets for the elderly, affordable homes for the young and money to mitigate the effects of a long-term drought.

Reuters

California wants to store floodwaters underground. It's harder than it sounds

Even during epic floods, California is trying to prepare for the next drought by capturing water from this year's epic winter storms.

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The 11th Wonder Of The World Is Uncovered In Spain As A Drought Exposes A Ruin

A church was underwater since the 1960 as the government of Catalonia created the Sau Reservoir on the site of the former town.

Zenger

Schools shut as torrential rains hit southeastern Spain

Spanish authorities protectively shut down schools, universities and day-care centres as torrential rains swept over the coastal southeast on Tuesday following a long drought, leaving behind flooded basements, submerged cars and closed-off roads.

Reuters

Yadgir district has enough fodder in stock

This year, Yadgir district has enough fodder in stock. It may be recalled that there was a shortage during drought four or five years ago. According to information provided by the Animal Husbandry Department, the fodder stock available can be managed feeding 2.90 lakh head of cattle and 6.93 lakh…

The Hindu

Uruguayans pray for rain as capital reservoir left with 10 days of water

Uruguayans in the capital Montevideo are praying for rain amid a historic drought that has left the main reservoir for the city with only ten days of water left.

Reuters

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Breakthrough Colorado River deal reached, bringing big water cuts for three years

LOS ANGELES — The seven states that depend on the Colorado River announced Monday that they have reached an agreement on cutting water use from the river over the next three years to prevent reservoirs from falling to critically low levels.

Los Angeles Times

Western US states reach deal on Colorado River conservation

Arizona, California and Nevada agree to cut water usage from the Colorado River by 13 percent over three years.

Al Jazeera

Arizona, California and Nevada propose water cuts from Colorado River to avert forced cuts

Arizona, California and Nevada on Monday proposed a deal to significantly cut their water use from the drought-stricken Colorado River over the next three years

The Independent UK

US states agree breakthrough deal to prevent Colorado River from drying up

‘Huge lift’ as California, Arizona and Nevada agree with US government to take about 13% less water from drought-stricken river

The Guardian - US

Rain On The Way? Parched Northeast Hopes To Fend Off Budding Drought

A rainy weekend could be in the cards as AccuWeather meteorologists look ahead to the next rain across the generally dry area

Zenger

Once 'paradise,' parched Colorado valley grapples with arsenic in water

As the West endures a megadrought, rising levels of arsenic — a known carcinogen — in the water supply of Colorado's San Luis Valley offer clues to what the future may hold.

WEKU

Drought not threatening this year's crops in France so far - minister

Despite low groundwater levels in most of France, there is no major drought problem threatening crops, in particular cereals, as this stage, French Agriculture Minister Marc Fesneau said on Monday.

Reuters

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Rory McIlroy's US PGA prizemoney will soften blow of LIV golf champion after mixed week

Brooks Koepka ended his own major drought but the wait goes on for McIlroy who finished seventh in New York

Radio France Internationale

France prepares to endure hottest and driest summer

France’s Environment Minister has presented a nationwide guide to facing drought as summer 2023 looks set to be even drier than last year – the hottest and driest on record.

Inverse

New Research Could Redeem a Controversial Weather Modification Technique

New techniques could make cloud seeding more effective and relieve climate change-induced droughts.

Los Angeles Times

El Niño is likely returning, bringing danger for California and the world. ‘We need to be prepared’

LOS ANGELES — It’s Earth’s original disrupter — a recurring climate pattern so powerful that it can drive global average temperature to record highs, and generate both cliff-crumbling storms and crop-destroying droughts across the planet.

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F1 donates €1 million to Emilia-Romagna flood relief effort

The death toll following the floods that hit north-eastern Italy on Tuesday and Wednesday, exacerbated by drought in the region since 2022, has now reached 13 people, while an estimated 20,000 have been left homeless.

Autosport

F1 donates €1million and Imola event food to Emilia-Romagna flooding relief effort

Homes & Gardens

Loropetalum care and growing guide – expert tips for these flowering evergreens

With their stunning spring flowers and striking foliage, drought-tolerant loropetalums are a worthy addition to your yard

Reuters

Factbox-Parametric insurance policies help cushion climate impacts

The damage wrought by climate change has spurred countries and communities across the developing world to look at using so-called 'parametric' insurance to help cushion the financial blow.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Italy’s floods exacerbated by months of drought

Torrential rain submerged the dried-out landscape of the Emilia-Romagna region, forcing thousands to evacuate

The Independent UK

The devastating impact of drought on mothers and children in Somalia

Exclusive: Powerful series illustrates devastating impact of crisis ahead of World Hunger Day

Tribune News Service

Stunted wheat crops are turning blue in drought-ravaged Kansas

It’s so dry in Kansas that wheat plants are turning blue.

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