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nypost.comIranian 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.
rnz.co.nzDrought Covers More Than 60 Percent of Continental U.S. Since April
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.
citizen.co.zaRain 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.
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.
NewsweekDrought 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.comStudy 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…
NewsweekLake 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.comWildfires 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.orgStudy 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 GuardianLaser 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.comSoutheast 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…
EuronewsHungary 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 TimesIraq'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…
NewsweekU.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 JazeeraDrought, 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.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNorth 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)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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWildfires 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNorth 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCorpus 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBritish 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMassachusetts 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPrince 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…