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Farmers in drought-stricken southwest France invoke Saint-Gaudérique for rain

Faced with the worst droughts since 1959, farmers in the Catalan region of southwest France turned to their patron Saint-Gaudérique on Saturday to help bring on the rains, carrying the saint's relics through the streets of Perpignan.

Radio France Internationale

‘Very sensitive subject’: plan to take Welsh water for London stirs painful memories

‘Drowning’ of village of Capel Celyn to provide water to Liverpool in the 60s remains an emotive issue

The Guardian - UK

Meteorologists Tracking Next Large Storm To Take Aim At California

This weekend will mark the end of California's little respite from the devastating storms that are bursting the drought.

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Farming and tourism under threat as winter drought dries up France's Lake Montbel

Set at foot of the Pyrenees mountains, Lake Montbel is famous in south-west France for its turquoise waters, massive size and thriving aquatic life.

Reuters

Church tower reemerges from parched reservoir in drought-hit Spain

Spain is in the grip of a long-term drought after 36 months of below-average rainfall, with some parts so parched that officials have asked people to cut water use and meteorologists warn of worse to come.

Reuters

As California drought retreats, threat of spring flooding rises

LOS ANGELES — Though California may be ending its winter with quenched reservoirs and near record snowpack, meteorologists are warning that the state will face increased flooding risk in the coming months as Sierra Nevada snowmelt fills rivers and streams.

Los Angeles Times

Spain: Long-term drought to bring more heatwaves, widlfires

Spain has entered a period of a long-term drought, owing to high temperatures and low rainfall over the past three years, and likely faces another year of heatwaves and forest fires

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California's historic snowpack to help drought ease through spring

Snow in the Sierras is so deep it has shut down some ski areas.

Axios

Wild Photo Captures Massive Amount Of Snow At California Ski Resort

With plenty of powder this winter, California's ski resorts have benefited greatly.

Zenger

California Facing Another Storm Crises As Floods Begin To Ripple Throughout The State

An extraordinarily active winter season across California has been full of moisture-laden storms that have helped lessen a drought

Zenger

Is the Western drought finally ending? That depends on where you look

After three years of extreme drought, the Western U.S. is finally getting a break. Mountain ranges are covered in deep snow, and water reservoirs in many areas are filling up following a series of atmospheric rivers that brought record rain and snowfall to large parts of the region.

The Conversation

Scientists: Largest US reservoirs moving in right direction

Parts of California are under water, emergency flood declarations are in place in Nevada, and water is being released from some Arizona reservoirs to prepare for a bountiful spring runoff

The Independent UK

Miller says Bagnaia “a changed man” ahead of 2023 MotoGP title defence

Bagnaia made history in 2022 when he overcame a 91-point deficit and five DNFs to secure his first MotoGP world title, while ending Ducati’s 15-year championship drought.

Motorsport

Miller: Bagnaia “a changed man” ahead of 2023 MotoGP title defence

Bagnaia made history in 2022 when he overcame a 91-point deficit and five DNFs to secure his first MotoGP world title, while ending Ducati’s 15-year championship drought.

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Daily Mirror

Hosepipe ban fears as UK braced for summer of water shortages - is your area at risk?

Experts have warned that Britain could be set to face water shortages, droughts, and hosepipe bans if it gets a few more dry months, as even farmer face struggles to grow their veg

The New Daily

From floods to drought – 50/50 chance of El Nino on the horizon

The weather bureau has issued an El Nino watch and warns a drought could occur later this year after years of heavy rain and floods.

The Guardian - UK

Catalonia launches operation to clear fish from reservoir to save drinking water

Focus is on Sau reservoir, where water supplies have plunged to their lowest level since 1990

Los Angeles Times

Age, drought, rodents and neglect weaken California levees, heightening flood danger

LOS ANGELES — The levee breach that left an entire California town underwater this weekend is putting a spotlight on how the state’s vital flood control infrastructure is being weakened by age, drought, climate change, rodents and neglect — leaving scores of communities at risk.

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Drought warning for Australia after record floods

The weather bureau has issued an El Nino watch and warns a drought could occur later this year after years of heavy rain and floods in the country's east.

The Guardian - US

More ‘atmospheric river’ storms to sweep across California after days of rain and floods

Since Christmas the state has faced an exceptionally wet winter after being plagued far more by drought in recent years

Bangkok Post

Sustainable water management crucial

Amid cycles of drought and flooding, safe and affordable water management has never been more important, especially in Asia.

Zenger

At Least 2 Dead Following Latest California Downpour

The latest wave in the parade of storms to slam the West Coast brought additional flooding hazards across California.

The Independent UK

Confirmed: Global floods, droughts worsening with warming

Scientists can now see the big picture on water globally — which areas are repeatedly drying and which are getting hammered by extra-strong rainstorms, thanks to new analysis of satellite data

The Guardian - UK

UK river levels already at record lows forecast to be ‘devastated’ by dry spring

Campaigners say government and water companies have not done enough to conserve water supplies

The Conversation

Droughts bring disease: here are 4 ways they do it

Countries in the Horn of Africa have been hit by a multiyear drought. Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda are expected to continue getting below-normal rainfall in 2023. Excluding Uganda, 36.4 million people are affected and 21.7 million are in need of food assistance.

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