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Abc Newsworld17 hrs ago
Lake Powell at 3,524 Feet, 34 Above Minimum Power Pool, as Drought and Low Snowpack Continue
Lake Powell stood at 3,524.3 feet above sea level as of Monday. The reservoir holds 5.52 million acre-feet of live storage and continues to lose water at 4,800 acre-feet per day.
nypost.comworld2 days ago
Monsoon Storms Reach Southwest, Bringing Heat Relief and Flood Risks
A high-pressure system is directing tropical moisture into the region, starting the North American monsoon near its typical early July timing. Thunderstorms are forecast across six states and several major cities through the coming week.
link.springer.comworld2 days ago
Uganda says 16 died of hunger in Karamoja amid drought; government begins food aid
The Ugandan government says at least 16 people have died from hunger in recent weeks in the north-eastern Karamoja region. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja's office will seek cabinet approval on Monday to purchase additional food supplies.
news.sky.comworld3 days ago
Hosepipe Bans Begin for Millions in England as Temperatures Reach 35C for Sixth Day
Water companies imposed restrictions affecting millions of customers as the UK recorded its sixth day of 2026 temperatures at or above 35C. The measures address low river flows and reservoir levels during the ongoing heatwave.
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news.google.comworld4 days ago
Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfires Burn 44,600 Hectares in 2026
The province recorded 104 wildfires through early July amid severe drought in Labrador. A provincewide fire ban remains in effect until at least July 17.
news.sky.comworld4 days ago
Anglian Water Bans Hosepipe Use for Five Million Customers Starting Saturday
GB News reported that Anglian Water and three other companies have introduced hosepipe restrictions affecting more than six million people. The measures follow three consecutive heatwaves and record temperatures.
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news.google.compolitics9 days ago
Western States Restrict Personal Fireworks Ahead of July Fourth
Cities and states across the western U.S. have limited or banned personal fireworks displays because of elevated wildfire risk. Utah imposed a statewide ban while governors in Colorado and New Mexico urged residents to skip private shows. Professional displays continue in multipl…
forbes.compolitics12 days ago
U.S. Forecasters Predict Record Summer Heat as El Niño Strengthens
New data show the first half of 2026 was the hottest on record for parts of eight western states. The National Weather Service expects temperatures near historic highs from Washington DC to New York over the 4 July weekend.
axios.comworld13 days ago
Colorado River Flow Has Dropped One-Third Since 2020
The river's headwaters in the Rocky Mountains show little snow cover. Seven states remain divided over how to allocate reduced supplies.
en.antaranews.comworld16 days ago
National Assessment Finds 8 Percent of U.S. Vulnerable to Water Shortages
Newsweek reported that the National Water Availability Assessment identifies groundwater depletion and Western drought as primary drivers of future shortages. The report details measurable declines in the High Plains Aquifer and record-low snowfall across multiple states this win…
wri.orgfinance16 days ago
Utah Wildfire Burns Over 92,000 Acres, Prompts Evacuation Alerts
A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah has burned more than 92,000 acres with zero containment as of Saturday afternoon. Officials issued evacuation notices for three towns and closed nearby federal lands.
ksl.comworld16 days ago
Cottonwood Fire Burns Over 61,000 Acres in Southern Utah, Remains Uncontained
The uncontained blaze has forced evacuations and damaged a ski resort. Firefighters faced high winds and low humidity that grounded aircraft on Friday.
New York Postworld17 days ago
California Power Rates and Colorado River Water Levels Both Face Pressure
Pacific Gas & Electric customers may see annual rate increases of several hundred dollars. Lake Powell sits at 23 percent capacity after a dry winter, prompting conservation proposals among three states.
Los Angeles Timesworld17 days ago
Utah Governor Restricts Fireworks as Cottonwood Fire Grows to 111 Square Miles
Utah's governor declared a state of emergency and limited fireworks through July 5 as the Cottonwood Fire reached nearly 111 square miles with zero containment. The National Weather Service issued a rare Particularly Dangerous Situation warning for five counties amid extreme wind…
Usa Todaybusiness18 days ago
Lake Powell reaches lowest summer level on record
The Colorado River reservoir has fallen to 23.28 percent of capacity entering peak summer demand. Federal projections show continued decline through next spring.
Newsweekworld19 days ago
Arizona San Carlos Reservoir at Less Than 1 Percent Capacity After Low Snowpack and Releases
NASA satellite images from May 22, 2026, show the San Carlos Reservoir holding 389 acre-feet of water. The drop follows low snowpack and required releases, killing nearly all fish and prompting an indefinite closure. Newsweek reported the findings from the Earth Observatory.
The Independentscience22 days ago
Wildfires Force Evacuations in Utah as Heat and Wind Spread Across Western U.S.
Extreme heat, wind and drought conditions fueled multiple wildfires across the western United States on Sunday. An uncontained blaze in Utah prompted the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City.
foxnews.comworld40 days ago
Afghanistan Drought Pushes Herat Families to Dig Wells Over 100 Metres Deep
Fields and orchards in Herat are drying up as the drought worsens. An estimated 33 million people nationwide face severe water shortages.
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Locusts damage eastern Iran farmland during drought
Swarms of Moroccan locusts have reached eastern Iran, damaging crops and livestock feed. The insects threaten food supplies for thousands of households already facing drought conditions.
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naturalnews.comworld44 days ago
Data Centers Near Lake Mead Use Water During Drought
More than 70 data centers operate in Nevada, including facilities near Lake Mead. Combined water consumption by 23 Southern Nevada centers reached 716 million gallons in 2024.
benzinga.comworld44 days ago
Drought Affects 60% of Continental U.S. as Relief Expected from Monsoon and Developing El Niño
More than 60 percent of the continental United States has been under moderate drought or worse since April 7. Winter wheat abandonment is projected at 32 percent, matching the highest rate since 1933.
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upi.comworld46 days ago
Iranian Officials Call for Water and Fuel Conservation
Iranian state media and officials have called on citizens to reduce water, fuel and electricity use. The appeals come as U.S. sanctions remain in place and the country faces a multi-year drought.
al-monitor.comworld48 days ago
Rain ends drought in Syria but many farmers skip planting
Recent rainfall ended years of drought across Syria. Crop failures and subsidy reductions left many farmers unable to plant despite the improved weather.
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insurancejournal.comfinance50 days ago
Corpus Christi Water Shortage Restricts Lawn Watering Since 2024
Corpus Christi reservoirs stand at 8 percent capacity. The city has banned lawn watering since August 2024 and may impose monthly household limits of 6,000 gallons by December 2026 if rainfall stays low.
citizen.co.zaworld51 days ago
Drought Conditions Prompt Watering Limits in Many U.S. Cities
A study by Lawn Love identified the cities where lawn watering currently costs the most under existing restrictions. The findings coincide with widespread drought and record warmth across the contiguous United States.
news.google.comscience61 days ago
Study Finds Precipitation Is Concentrating Into Fewer Storms in Amazon and American West
A study published Wednesday in Nature shows that when annual moisture arrives in fewer, larger storms it overwhelms soils and increases evaporation, drying landscapes even when total precipitation remains unchanged. Researchers identified the strongest trends since 1980 over the…
Newsweekscience62 days ago
Lake Powell at 23% Capacity as Colorado River Runoff Projected at Record Low
A time-lapse using NOAA satellite imagery from 2012 to 2026 depicts more than a decade of declining water levels at Lake Powell. Federal forecasters project the reservoir will receive only 13 percent of typical April-to-July runoff this year, the lowest on record since its creati…
thehindu.comscience62 days ago
Wildfires Burn Across Florida and Georgia Amid Severe Drought
Large wildfires have burned more than 180,000 acres in Florida and Georgia, destroying at least 120 homes and killing one firefighter. The fires are fueled by a widespread drought with virtually all of Georgia and 94 percent of Florida in severe or worse conditions according to t…
hrw.orgscience63 days ago
Study Finds Elevated Armed Conflict Risk Above Certain Drought Thresholds During El Niño in Parts of Central America and Southern Africa
A study published May 11, 2026 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found statistically significant connections between armed conflicts and climate impacts from El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole. Researchers analyzed data from 1950 to 2023 and identified droug…
The Guardianscience64 days ago
Laser Missions Show Record Low Snowpack Across Western US
Aircraft using Lidar technology have measured critically low snowpack levels in western mountains this year. Data indicates the snowpack reached its lowest recorded water content at peak season. State officials are preparing for reduced water runoff, elevated wildfire risk and st…
theconversation.comscience64 days ago
Southeast Drought Eases After April 2026 Peak, With Georgia Seeing First Fire-Free Day Since December
More than 60% of the lower 48 states saw moderate drought or worse last month, with the Southeast experiencing its highest April coverage of severe to exceptional drought since 2000. Record dry conditions from September 2025 through March 2026 in Georgia, North Carolina and South…
Euronewsscience66 days ago
Hungary Experiences Below-Average Rainfall and Low Soil Moisture in Spring 2026
Soil moisture deficits have reached critical levels across the country after April brought almost no rainfall. Officials and local leaders are calling for immediate water management measures as Lake Venice hits its lowest seasonal levels in years. Euronews reported on the deepeni…
The Japan Timesscience67 days ago
Iraq's Marshes See Partial Recovery as Water Levels Rise After Severe Drought
Rising water levels have begun restoring Iraq's southern marshes, with submerged areas increasing sharply and residents returning to previously abandoned zones. Heavy winter rains and deliberate releases from reservoirs have driven the recovery in the UNESCO World Heritage site o…
Newsweekworld68 days ago
U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to Move Up to 1 Million Acre-Feet from Flaming Gorge to Stabilize Lake Powell Levels
Federal officials announced plans in April 2026 to draw down Flaming Gorge Reservoir and cut releases from Lake Powell to Lake Mead in an effort to raise Powell's levels by 54 feet by 2027. The emergency action comes as prolonged drought has reduced Colorado River system storage…
Al Jazeeraworld68 days ago
Drought, Conflict and Aid Cuts Drive Hunger in Southern Somalia
Three failed rainy seasons have doubled malnutrition rates in Somalia, forcing more than 300,000 people from their homes since January. International aid organizations have halted operations in Kismayo displacement camps following U.S. funding reductions ordered last year.
indianexpress.comworld75 days ago
North Korea Dispatches Officials and Supplies to Address Drought Ahead of Rice Planting Season
North Korea is intensifying measures to protect crops from an unusually severe drought as the rice planting season approaches. State media reported nationwide projects, including official inspections and supply distributions. The country has faced ongoing food shortages, remainin…
NASA's Earth Observatory / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)world80 days agoUpdated
Volunteer Firefighter Dies Battling Florida Wildfire as Georgia Blazes Destroy Over 120 Homes
A volunteer firefighter died after a medical emergency while fighting a brush fire in northern Florida. In southeast Georgia, wildfires have destroyed more than 120 homes, with thousands under evacuation orders. Officials attribute the fires to human causes amid drought and high…
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Bloombergworld81 days ago
US Wheat Prices Reach Highest in Nearly Two Years as Drought Hits 70% of Production Area
The major variety of US wheat has surged to its highest price in almost two years due to worsening crop conditions. About 70% of the US wheat production area is now under drought, raising concerns over output. @business reported these developments amid deepening worries about agr…
Nbc Newsworld82 days ago
Wildfires Burn Across Southeast U.S., Destroying Homes and Prompting Evacuations
Wildfires in Georgia and Florida have destroyed more than 50 homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate. Dry conditions and strong winds have fueled the rapid spread of the fires, with smoke affecting air quality in multiple states. Officials have issued burn bans and dec…
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North Georgia Under Red Flag Warning Amid High Temperatures and Drought Conditions
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for North Georgia due to high fire risk from lack of rain, high temperatures, and gusty winds. Atlanta's forecast shows temperatures reaching 91 degrees on Friday, approaching historical April highs. Officials advise resi…
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Corpus Christi Faces Water Shortage Due to Prolonged Drought Affecting Residents and Industry
Corpus Christi, Texas, is experiencing a water crisis from a seven-year drought that has depleted reservoirs to record lows. The shortage impacts residential users and industrial operations in the area's refineries and petrochemical plants. City officials are implementing conserv…
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British Columbia Snowpack at 92% of Normal with Regional Variations as of April 1
British Columbia's latest snow survey reports a provincial average snowpack of 92 percent of normal, up from 79 percent at the same time last year. The average conceals significant regional differences, with some areas below normal and others above. Below-normal levels in souther…
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Massachusetts Drought Conditions Improve Due to Snowmelt and Rainfall
Drought conditions in Massachusetts have improved following snowmelt from a stormy winter and normal March precipitation. Southeastern areas and the Berkshires have returned to normal conditions, while other regions have shifted to mild drought status. Officials state that additi…
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Prince Edward Island Approves More Groundwater Wells for Crop Irrigation Following 2025 Drought
Provincial authorities in Prince Edward Island have received over 140 applications for groundwater exploration permits this year, up from an average of 20 to 30 annually. This increase follows the dry summer of 2025, which affected crop yields. Officials state that groundwater le…