Somalia: African Development Bank Group, WFP and Unops partner to build resilience for drought-affected Somalis World Food Programme (Press Release)10:15Somalia Drought World Food Programme Natural Disasters

WFP supports Ethiopia to build resilient food systems in Somali region with solar powered irrigation scheme World Food Programme (Press Release)12:32Somalia Drought World Food Programme Natural Disasters

Florida's drought improves! What's in store for June? Central Florida Public Media22:56Drought in the US California Drought Water Security (US)

Northeast Nebraska farmers race against time as extreme drought threatens newly planted crops KTIV TV 4, Iowa16:30Drought in the US California Drought Water Security (US)

Florida could ban fireworks for Fourth of July's 250th anniversary celebration due to drought WFLX14:33Drought in the US California Drought Florida

Could Florida drought dampen 4th of July celebrations? WPTV, Florida14:20Drought in the US California Drought Florida

Nevada signs water sharing agreement with Arizona, California Elko Daily Free Press15:13Colorado River San Diego California

Arizona signs water sharing agreement with Nevada & California Tucson Sentinel16:14Colorado River San Diego California

What is El Niño and how could it affect weather this year? PBS Online18:32El Nino Severe Weather Events Natural Disasters

Tanzanians seek stronger gef support to cushion vulnerable communities Inter Press Service16:53El Nino Severe Weather Events Natural Disasters

Climate change brings drought and flooding risks to Iowa KYOU19:46Drought in the US California Drought Water Security

Aurora water-wise program helps resident gardens flourish despite drought conditions CBS Denver16:06Drought in the US California Drought Water Security

Most new U.S. AI data centers are being built in drought zones Tom's Hardware Guide12:46NOAA Drought in the US Water Security (US)

El Nino looms over Việt Nam with drought, heat and salinity risks Viet Nam News21:47NOAA Drought in the US Water Security (US)

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In the last 8 hours

Landscape experts ask Colorado to “embrace the beige” for drought adaptation The Colorado Sun06:10

Earlier today

Australia Open 2026: PV Sindhu Looks to End Title Drought, Ayush Shetty Leads Men's Contingent Outlook India05:19

China activates flood control emergency response for Fujian, Guangdong, Yunnan Xinhua Agency04:45

US Drought to Test Trump Strategy of Logging to Fight Wildfires Bloomberg Law04:32

Regenerative farming may shield crops from drought losses Farming UK03:39

Panama Canal draft cut revives memories of drought crisis Splash 24/703:08

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Gov. Polis declares statewide emergency due to ongoing drought conditions CBS Denver20:35 7-Jun-26

Rapid City cancels Hydrate Parties amid drought and water restrictions KOTA Territory, South Dakota20:04 7-Jun-26

Rapid City cancels hydrant parties, citing drought and water restrictions Rapid City Journal, South Dakota11:13 7-Jun-26

Drought in Barcelona brings back to the surface a thousand-year-old church that had been submerged since the Franco era Voice Of Emirates09:46 7-Jun-26

Up Eow arrested two kerosene wholesalers in Jalaun black-marketing case The Times of India09:00 7-Jun-26

Once underwater, Colorado River canyon country reemerges as drought-stricken Lake Powell’s levels drop Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado08:06 7-Jun-26

Stealing Rain From Neighbors? Kazakhstan's Cloud-Seeding Experiment Sparks Regional Fears Radio Free Europe04:25 7-Jun-26

In the last 7 days

Caroline County elevates water restrictions due to drought 12 On Your Side17:20 6-Jun-26

Caroline County elevates water restrictions due to extreme drought conditions 12 On Your Side16:19 6-Jun-26

Aurora water-wise program helps resident gardens flourish despite drought conditions CBS Denver16:06 6-Jun-26

181 Maha blocks highly vulnerable to agri stress as El Nino threat looms over kharif season The Times of India15:54 6-Jun-26

Nevada signs water sharing agreement with Arizona, California Elko Daily Free Press15:13 6-Jun-26

Cockfighting Ring Busted | 5-Year-Old Assaulted | Drought Watch Issued: VA Top News Patch13:13 6-Jun-26

Man Falls In Septic Tank | Cheese Recalled | Drought Watch Issued: MD Top News Patch13:04 6-Jun-26

Yurok Condor B9 Breaks Oregon’s Century-Long Condor Drought Hoodline11:39 6-Jun-26

Utah, feds expand fire restrictions as extreme drought continues to grip state Deseret Morning News, Utah10:41 6-Jun-26

AI Data Centers’ Water Consumption Breaks 264 Billion Gallons in 2025 as Devastating Drought Hits Nearly 63% of U.S. Barchart10:01 6-Jun-26

World Environment Day: Embrace mass tree planting to combat desertification, FG urges Nigerians The Daily Trust09:43 6-Jun-26

Gov. Polis Declares Statewide Drought Emergency Successful Farming09:27 6-Jun-26

Montana Officials Warn of Elevated Wildfire Risk From Increasing Drought, Heat and Wind InsideClimate News05:02 6-Jun-26

City of Vernon dips into water conservation amid unprecedented restrictions Kelowna Capital News04:27 6-Jun-26

'Water too toxic for swimmers to enter': Calls grow for Scottish Clean Water Bill The Scottish Herald03:39 6-Jun-26

Fight against climate change ultimately a fight for humanity itself: Bilawal The Nation00:35 6-Jun-26

Rainfall plummets 91 per cent The Daily Observer22:42 5-Jun-26

BREAKING: O’Leary’s Data Centre Will Be One of Earth’s Largest Heat Sources, Physicist Warns The Energy Mix22:00 5-Jun-26

North Myrtle Beach encourages residents to conserve water during extreme drought WMBF News19:42 5-Jun-26

Tanzanians Seek Stronger GEF Support to Cushion Vulnerable Communities Inter Press Service16:53 5-Jun-26

How will economy gain pace amid investment drought? bdnews24.com16:09 5-Jun-26

Experts urge nature-based climate action as water crisis and biodiversity loss deepen The Times of India16:07 5-Jun-26

Top leadership flags climate threats as Pakistan renews environmental push Pakistan Today15:51 5-Jun-26

Rocky Mount encourages residents to cut water use amid ongoing drought WITN15:45 5-Jun-26

Limit feeding strategies help cattle producers manage drought conditions Scottsbluff Star-Herald, Nebraska14:47 5-Jun-26

Florida could ban fireworks for Fourth of July's 250th anniversary celebration due to drought WFLX14:33 5-Jun-26

Could Florida drought dampen 4th of July celebrations? WPTV, Florida14:20 5-Jun-26

Urgent need for orchard survival plan amid major Vernon water cuts: BC Fruit Growers Sooke News Mirror14:13 5-Jun-26

Parts of State get relief from drought conditions WLRN14:07 5-Jun-26

Recent rainfall eliminates drought for some, extreme drought continues for most of Nebraska WOWT13:54 5-Jun-26

Syria’s environment minister: environmental protection is key to reconstruction effort Syrian Arab News Agency13:00 5-Jun-26

How climate signals shape fruit quality Newswise (Press Release)12:46 5-Jun-26

Support for Water Infrastructure Policy Priorities in Congress U.S. Chamber of Commerce (Press Release)12:05 5-Jun-26

D.C. group declares drought watch across region The Washington Times11:06 5-Jun-26

Drought Watch In Maryland Prompts Call For Careful Water Use Patch10:39 5-Jun-26

Drought Watch In NoVA Prompts Call For Careful Water Use Patch10:36 5-Jun-26

Chester County Residents Asked To Voluntarily Reduce Water Usage Patch10:17 5-Jun-26

San Antonio's 7-Year Drought Just Eased — Edwards Aquifer Lifted from Stage 4 to Stage 3 for the First Time Since… Nature World News09:46 5-Jun-26

Maharashtra hit by heatwave in May, delayed monsoon arrival; state-wide dam water level drops to 27% Indian Express07:35 5-Jun-26

Governor Polis issues statewide Drought Emergency declaration KKTV 11 News, Colorado07:14 5-Jun-26

More than half of Afghans affected by water scarcity, drought: Unama Pajhwok06:48 5-Jun-26

Gia Lai steps up measures to secure irrigation water for summer–autumn crop Viet Nam News06:43 5-Jun-26

Record-setting spring drought could lead to an unusually wet fall and winter, experts say Weston-Salem Journal, North Carolina06:33 5-Jun-26

Swiss cantons brace for millions in costs for Ukrainian refugees Swiss Info05:57 5-Jun-26

A ‘Reforestation Pipeline’ in New Mexico Trains Seedlings to Survive in Burn Scars InsideClimate News05:09 5-Jun-26

Ghana loses $200 million annually to floods, droughts, says GMet Peoples Gazette04:05 5-Jun-26

Drought Conditions Worsen as Rain Deficit Threatens Harvests Hungary Today03:53 5-Jun-26

Half of Afghanistan’s population faces water crisis, UNAMA says Amu TV03:26 5-Jun-26

Thousands of free water-saving kits to be distributed across Cyprus The Greek Herald02:55 5-Jun-26

Governor Polis declares statewide drought emergency as conditions worsen KKCO 11 News00:49 5-Jun-26

Florida's drought improves! What's in store for June? Central Florida Public Media22:56 4-Jun-26

“We want change”: Customers seek board resignations after water supply crunch WSFA TV 12, Alabama22:53 4-Jun-26

Colorado River users continue to discuss conservation in drought-stricken year Courthouse News21:31 4-Jun-26

Kentucky sees improvement in drought conditions WKYT20:45 4-Jun-26

Delaware is under a drought watch Delaware Public Media20:04 4-Jun-26

Climate change brings drought and flooding risks to Iowa KYOU19:46 4-Jun-26

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declares statewide drought emergency Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado19:14 4-Jun-26

Colorado declares statewide drought emergency The Colorado Sun18:46 4-Jun-26

Chesco wells run dry as drought warning prompts water cuts 6 ABC / WPVI-TV18:42 4-Jun-26

Virginia could see increased wildfire risk as temps rise, drought conditions become more common WHSV18:33 4-Jun-26

What is El Niño and how could it affect weather this year? PBS Online18:32 4-Jun-26

Colorado researchers showcase new ways to stretch every drop of water CBS Denver18:30 4-Jun-26

French study highlights regen drought benefits Farmers Weekly Interactive18:26 4-Jun-26

More Florida counties are ditching burn bans as rain moves into the state Florida Politics18:01 4-Jun-26

Polis declares statewide drought emergency as Colorado enters Phase 3 7News Denver17:59 4-Jun-26

Nebraska Panhandle farmers face devastating drought and staggering crop loss KNOP17:30 4-Jun-26

Stafford supervisors discuss drought warning, water supply outlook The Free Lance-Star, Virginia17:15 4-Jun-26

Astronaut Sophie Adenot: "From space we see the drought that is setting in on Earth" Bursa.ro17:05 4-Jun-26

Northeast Nebraska farmers race against time as extreme drought threatens newly planted crops KTIV TV 4, Iowa16:30 4-Jun-26

Arizona signs water sharing agreement with Nevada & California Tucson Sentinel16:14 4-Jun-26

From wildfires to drought, Mountain West states share U.S. concerns about extreme weather KUNC15:58 4-Jun-26

Experts suspect state policy is putting some farmers in artificial drought ABC Online15:37 4-Jun-26

Maryland American Water Encourages Customers to Practice Wise Water Use as Hotter, Drier Summer … PR Newswire (Press Release)15:27 4-Jun-26

Virginia American Water Encourages Customers to Practice Wise Water Use as Hotter, Drier Summer … PR Newswire (Press Release)14:23 4-Jun-26

Drought Update and What we Expect in June KBTX13:51 4-Jun-26

Americans Face Dangerous Summer of Climate Disasters—Just as Big Oil Predicted Public Citizen13:49 4-Jun-26

Don Paul: Notable but brief break in dry stretch coming Buffalo News, New York13:48 4-Jun-26

Delaware Declares Drought Watch as Precipitation Levels Drop Insurance Journal13:06 4-Jun-26

Drought conditions expand across tri-state as water levels drop and rain stays scarce News 12 Long Island12:37 4-Jun-26

Regenerative Farms Lost Three Times Less Yield in France’s Droughts. Here’s Why Organic Consumers Association11:05 4-Jun-26

Agriculture Ministry, Renaissance Makers Discuss Joint Projects to Enhance Food and Water Security Saba Net10:51 4-Jun-26

Drought status remains unchanged across Wichita and surrounding counties News Channel 610:44 4-Jun-26

Risk of Super El Nino grows, raising fears of new global heat records Anadolu Agency10:30 4-Jun-26

How some data center operators are tackling their water use problems Ars Technica10:13 4-Jun-26

Desalinated ocean water gets one step closer to helping Arizona with drought troubles KJZZ09:23 4-Jun-26

Regenerative farming shown to improve drought resilience Energy Live News09:01 4-Jun-26

Contributor: Recent assessment of California’s water misallocation is the first step toward justice Los Angeles Times06:16 4-Jun-26

Duplicate of Nature is the beating heart of adapting to climate change Wildlife and Countryside Link04:26 4-Jun-26

Crop loan waiver is time-tested poll promise. Why Maharashtra announced it now Indian Express03:53 4-Jun-26

How soil health could be Europe’s best drought defence euronews02:44 4-Jun-26

Auburn lifts drought warning, removes water restrictions WTVM23:59 3-Jun-26

Colorado is likely to see drought emergency declared to address widespread impacts Vail Daily, Colorado23:29 3-Jun-26

Residents asked to report watering violations to Denver Water CBS Denver21:49 3-Jun-26

May rainfall brings some drought relief to the Okanagan Kelowna Capital News20:10 3-Jun-26

Shenandoah Valley farmers face hay shortage amid drought WHSV18:38 3-Jun-26

Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad set to begin season after drought delay CBS Denver16:45 3-Jun-26

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