drought.
extended period when a region notes a deficiency in its water supply
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
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The Great Plains region, including Nebraska, is facing widespread drought cycles, low river flows, and the impact of recent rains on grass recovery.Well supported5 reports4 developments inside
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Drought conditions are increasing across Oklahoma, prompting expert warnings of a potential 'flash drought'.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Drought is a major concern for forest health, with ODF entomologist Christine Buhl involved in monitoring.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Matangi Tonga discussed the drought situation in Tongatapu, which is causing potential community relocations and affecting crops.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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Drought in Wyoming is forcing rancher sales and affecting Social Security rules.Some support1 report
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UN experts warn that drought and water scarcity threaten livelihoods and food security in Afghanistan.Well supported8 reports1 development inside
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Ministry of Education urges schools to take measures to mitigate the impacts of drought.Some support1 report
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Severe drought conditions are impacting the state of Georgia since May 28, 2026.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Drought caused shorter and less vibrant foliage in New England.Some support2 reports
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Karnataka is grappling with severe drought conditions, leading to financial and water shortages and criticism of the state's financial viability.Some support1 report
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Drought conditions are causing a reduction in available water and forage for wild horses in Bighorn Basin.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Water scarcity challenged the long-term viability of the city of Nîmes, whose decline was linked to systemic failures of the Roman era and coinciding epidemics.Some support1 report
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Drought and heat are impacting hop fields in Austria's Mühlviertel region, challenging local growers.Some support1 report
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Drought exposure contracts new corporate lending.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Low rainfall data suggests exceptional drought conditions in Guilford County.Some support1 report
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Drought near the Amazon basin disrupts rainfall patterns in Peru.Some support1 report
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Drought and heat are threatening global wheat production, causing futures prices to react to supply uncertainty.Some support1 report
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Drought conditions affect native bee populations in Kamloops, which are being studied by researchers at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.Some support2 reports
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Drought impacts agricultural output and food prices, compounded by economic pressures from the Iran war.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Prolonged droughts are increasingly being experienced in both Zambia and Jordan.Some support1 report
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Liang Xingyun led research at the Chinese Academy of Sciences into how trees respond to prolonged water stress.Some support4 reports
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Drought officially declared in Wiltshire, putting pressure on local water supply systems, including those managed by Thames Water.Some support1 report
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Worsening hydrological drought grips Poland, which has among the lowest freshwater resources in Europe.Some support1 report
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Drought conditions are causing agricultural stress in Arizona, leading a county to build a dam for late-season irrigation.Some support3 reports
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Drought is impacting the health and flow of the Rhine and Danube rivers due to climate crisis.Well supported11 reports3 developments inside
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Drought conditions are impacting Central Minnesota, specifically Morrison County, due to low rainfall.Some support1 report
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Glass focusing sunlight is potentially igniting vegetation amid severe drought conditions, increasing wildfire risk.Some support1 report
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Drought combines with heat in Europe, leading to wildfires that are affecting air quality in North America.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
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Historic drought leads to water restrictions, while record rains cause widespread flooding in Chiba.Well supported8 reports
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Drought affects the Danube river, causing low water levels and impacting traffic. Researchers at institutions like ETH Zurich and Imperial College London are studying the extreme heat and water levels.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Drought conditions are pressuring agricultural production costs in Louisiana.Some support1 report
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ICMM released a report analyzing facilities that are exposed to drought risks.Some support1 report
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Drought conditions are being tracked in the state of Iowa.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Drought conditions are causing dangerously low drinking water in Tofino, a district municipality in British Columbia, including the Sunshine Coast.Some support1 report
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Drought strains Central Oregon water supplies, while a Toyota crash and a John Lewis-inspired rally occur.Some support1 report
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Drought is affecting Somali regions near Mogadishu, prompting UN relief agency reporting via OCHA.Some support3 reports
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Drought conditions, characterized by lack of rain and high temperatures, are affecting Lumberton, Florence, and Myrtle Beach.Some support1 report
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Warmer, drier conditions in British Columbia are elevating wildfire and drought risks, prompting ministerial preparedness addresses.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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Local weather forecasts and drought conditions are affecting agricultural conditions in Texas.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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Invented solutions and advances in ecological progress are being made in Yuncheng to combat local problems and desertification.Well supported3 reports2 developments inside
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An inventor based in Yuncheng is developing inventions to help manage ongoing drought issues.Some support1 report
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Drought damaged winter wheat across the Plains in Kansas.Some support2 reports
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Grassroots innovations are helping manage water scarcity in Yuncheng.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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In Alberta, government efforts are underway to map resources and mitigate the effects of water scarcity caused by drought.Some support1 report
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A research spin-off is addressing the growing challenges posed by drought.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Zhao Shuhai is focusing on practical inventions and ecological methods to address drought challenges.Some support1 report
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Drought is historically straining cattle operations in South Texas.Some support2 reports
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Weather patterns are causing variable conditions due to drought in Western Canada and Alberta.Some support3 reports
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What's reaching drought
Events traced to drought, step by step, newest firstExplainers that pass through drought
drought is a step on the way to someone else- Drought in Great Plains may increase planning burden for Texas Water Development BoardDrought impacts in the Great Plains may increase planning burdens for Texas Water Development BoardPossible
- Rising red onion demand may challenge African Union's food securityIncreased red onion demand may test African Union's food security effortsPossible
- How could the red onion market shortages affect the Netherlands' agricultural sector?Dutch red onion growers face yield drops and price volatility amid global shortageAlready happening
- How does the current drought situation in Oklahoma affect Texas County?Texas County remains largely unaffected by the severe Oklahoma droughtReported
Around drought this week
News at the entities that move drought most-
El Nino StructuralEl Nino could affect agricultural output across Africa while an IMF official discusses the continent's economic outlook.Moves drought
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Maharashtra OperationalBright Outdoor Media Limited operates from its base in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.Moves drought
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El Niño OperationalNOAA is monitoring the El Niño event, noting that strong signals are currently underway.Moves drought
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Doug Burgum OperationalJonathan Kreiss-Tomkins is a candidate in Alaska's race, while Doug Burgum highlights Alaska's potential for AI data centers.Moves drought
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Europe Shared contextEuropean Court of Auditors conducted audits of marine protected areas in Europe.Moves drought
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Farm Service Agency OperationalThe Farm Service Agency provided farm safety net payments in New York.Moves drought
Connections
The 40 strongest of 138, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
England Operational
Drought conditions are actively impacting England, causing water scarcity, crop damage, and necessitating policy responses.
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Karnataka Shared context
Karnataka is currently situated within the affected area of a severe drought event.
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Danube Operational
Drought events directly cause low water levels in the Danube River.
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Puerto Rico Transactional
The drought event caused the declaration of a state of emergency in Puerto Rico.
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Wyoming Operational
Drought has caused the thinning of herds in Wyoming.
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Lake Mead Operational
Drought events directly cause reservoir levels in Lake Mead to fall below median.
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Arkansas River Structural
Drought causes lower water levels in the Arkansas River.
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North Platte River Shared context
The North Platte River's low flow conditions are observed as a result of regional drought and water scarcity.
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Maharashtra Operational
Rainfall shortfalls in Maharashtra triggered a drought event that is now impacting the state.
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Wisconsin Operational
Drought events directly affect agricultural yields and commodity prices within Wisconsin.
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Somalia Shared context
Somalia is situated in a region prone to severe climate events, including drought, which impacts its stability and resources.
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El Nino Structural
El Nino is shown to induce severe drought conditions.
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Kansas Operational
Drought events actively influence Kansas's agricultural sector, contributing to crop losses and damage.
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New Mexico Operational
Drought is shown to directly impact the environment and physiology within New Mexico.
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El Niño Operational
Drought and El Niño are interacting climate phenomena that influence shared outcomes like agricultural yields and regional water availability.
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Sunshine Coast Operational
The drought event impacts the conditions within the Sunshine Coast area, specifically regarding water availability.
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East Anglia Shared context
The phenomenon of drought is observed and impacts the specific geographic region of East Anglia.
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Doug Burgum Operational
Burgum's plans are focused on addressing the issues caused by the drought in the Colorado River Basin.
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Lower Rhine Operational
The drought event directly led to a state of low water levels within the Lower Rhine.
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Tongatapu Structural
Drought events significantly impact the agricultural viability and stability of Tongatapu.
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Western Europe Operational
Drought events are observed to actively influence and affect the physical state of Western Europe.
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Idaho Operational
Drought conditions actively impact and challenge agricultural and business operations within Idaho.
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Nevada Shared context
Drought conditions are cited as a factor impacting the resources of the state of Nevada.
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Bordeaux Operational
Drought directly impacts the grape quality and yields of Bordeaux.
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Thames Water Operational
Drought acts as an operational stressor, putting pressure on Thames Water's water supply systems.
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Europe Shared context
Drought events occur within Europe, which provides the necessary climatic context, and these events subsequently impact Europe's agricultural and infrastructure systems.
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Kamloops Operational
Drought conditions are currently impacting the local ecosystem and native bee populations within the geographic area of Kamloops.
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Central Oregon Operational
Drought is actively impacting Central Oregon by straining its water supplies.
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Wildfire Operational
Drought influences the conditions that lead to elevated wildfire activity.
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Arizona Operational
The current drought conditions are actively influencing and stressing the state's limited water supply resources.
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Guilford County Shared context
The specific location of Guilford County is currently experiencing conditions consistent with a large-scale drought.
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Social Security Operational
Drought events cause economic distress (rancher sales) which subsequently affects the operational rules of Social Security.
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Nebraska Shared context
Drought events occur within Nebraska and impact its agriculture and livestock.
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Jordan A_To_B
The country of Jordan is currently experiencing the impacts of prolonged droughts.
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Nashville Shared context
Nashville operates within a region currently experiencing drought, which is pressuring agricultural production costs.
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Forschungszentrum Jülich Operational
Research spin-offs from Forschungszentrum Jülich are actively working to address the challenges posed by drought.
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Farm Service Agency Operational
The Farm Service Agency responds to severe drought conditions by providing employment and tracking related data.
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Oregon Shared context
The region of Oregon is currently experiencing stress due to widespread drought conditions.
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Nîmes Shared context
The city of Nîmes is situated in a region where water scarcity is a major factor challenging its long-term viability.
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Myrtle Beach Shared context
The large-scale weather event of drought contributes to the specific location of Myrtle Beach through high temperatures and lack of rain.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
10 events- Drought is a major concern for forest health, with ODF entomologist Christine Buhl involved in monitoring.
- Ministry of Education urges schools to take measures to mitigate the impacts of drought.
- Drought caused shorter and less vibrant foliage in New England.
- Karnataka is grappling with severe drought conditions, leading to financial and water shortages and criticism of the state's financial viability.
- Drought conditions are causing a reduction in available water and forage for wild horses in Bighorn Basin.
- Water scarcity challenged the long-term viability of the city of Nîmes, whose decline was linked to systemic failures of the Roman era and coinciding epidemics.
- Drought and heat are impacting hop fields in Austria's Mühlviertel region, challenging local growers.
- Low rainfall data suggests exceptional drought conditions in Guilford County.
- Drought near the Amazon basin disrupts rainfall patterns in Peru.
- Drought and heat are threatening global wheat production, causing futures prices to react to supply uncertainty.
August 2026
10 events- Drought conditions are increasing across Oklahoma, prompting expert warnings of a potential 'flash drought'.
- Prolonged droughts are increasingly being experienced in both Zambia and Jordan.
- Liang Xingyun led research at the Chinese Academy of Sciences into how trees respond to prolonged water stress.
- Drought officially declared in Wiltshire, putting pressure on local water supply systems, including those managed by Thames Water.
- Worsening hydrological drought grips Poland, which has among the lowest freshwater resources in Europe.
- Drought conditions are causing agricultural stress in Arizona, leading a county to build a dam for late-season irrigation.
- Drought is impacting the health and flow of the Rhine and Danube rivers due to climate crisis.
- Drought conditions are impacting Central Minnesota, specifically Morrison County, due to low rainfall.
- Glass focusing sunlight is potentially igniting vegetation amid severe drought conditions, increasing wildfire risk.
- Historic drought leads to water restrictions, while record rains cause widespread flooding in Chiba.
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July 2026
10 events- Drought exposure contracts new corporate lending.
- Drought conditions affect native bee populations in Kamloops, which are being studied by researchers at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station.
- Drought combines with heat in Europe, leading to wildfires that are affecting air quality in North America.
- Drought affects the Danube river, causing low water levels and impacting traffic. Researchers at institutions like ETH Zurich and Imperial College London are studying the extreme heat and water levels.
- Drought conditions are pressuring agricultural production costs in Louisiana.
- ICMM released a report analyzing facilities that are exposed to drought risks.
- Drought conditions are causing dangerously low drinking water in Tofino, a district municipality in British Columbia, including the Sunshine Coast.
- Drought strains Central Oregon water supplies, while a Toyota crash and a John Lewis-inspired rally occur.
- Drought is affecting Somali regions near Mogadishu, prompting UN relief agency reporting via OCHA.
- Drought conditions, characterized by lack of rain and high temperatures, are affecting Lumberton, Florence, and Myrtle Beach.
June 2026
16 events- The Great Plains region, including Nebraska, is facing widespread drought cycles, low river flows, and the impact of recent rains on grass recovery.
- UN experts warn that drought and water scarcity threaten livelihoods and food security in Afghanistan.
- Severe drought conditions are impacting the state of Georgia since May 28, 2026.
- Drought impacts agricultural output and food prices, compounded by economic pressures from the Iran war.
- Drought conditions are being tracked in the state of Iowa.
- Warmer, drier conditions in British Columbia are elevating wildfire and drought risks, prompting ministerial preparedness addresses.
- Local weather forecasts and drought conditions are affecting agricultural conditions in Texas.
- Invented solutions and advances in ecological progress are being made in Yuncheng to combat local problems and desertification.
- An inventor based in Yuncheng is developing inventions to help manage ongoing drought issues.
- Drought damaged winter wheat across the Plains in Kansas.
- Grassroots innovations are helping manage water scarcity in Yuncheng.
- In Alberta, government efforts are underway to map resources and mitigate the effects of water scarcity caused by drought.
- A research spin-off is addressing the growing challenges posed by drought.
- Zhao Shuhai is focusing on practical inventions and ecological methods to address drought challenges.
- Drought is historically straining cattle operations in South Texas.
- Weather patterns are causing variable conditions due to drought in Western Canada and Alberta.