Social Media Ideas for Droughts

'East Cork, it's like the Sahara Desert': Dread sets in as drought conditions continue 

With some farmers experiencing grass growth dropping by almost two thirds compared to last years figures the drought has forced farmers to begin feeding winter feed reserves. 

Food shortages could hit supermarkets if no rain in next 10 days in dry areas, say farmers

Water use has soared during recent heatwaves with lands, rivers and streams drying up

Drought is officially declared in North Wales as 23million Brits under hosepipe bans amid record-breaking dry weather

The area has enjoyed less than 2 per cent of the rainfall expected for July so far, leaving river flows at a perilously low level and swathes of land completely dried out.

Video shows how drought is affecting the South

A drought is announced for parts of England after low rainfall and high temperatures.

Hungary’s lakes and rivers hit record lows as severe drought deepens

Hungary is facing a severe water crisis, with prolonged heat and drought driving water levels sharply lower. Around 99% of the country is under severe or extreme drought, while des...

Drought severely affecting farms - union chairman

Drought has been declared across more than half of England, including in the Thames Valley.

The Guardian view on drought: hot, dry conditions make inequality starker | Editorial

Water is a vital shared resource, and privatisation has made a just transition harder Compared with rising heat-related deaths, and devastating wildfires in the Cairngorms and Suff...

Extreme drought now covers 44% of Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico’s normally rainy season has instead brought a severe and fast-growing drought. By August 25, three-quarters of the territory was in at least moderate drought, with extr...

'47 days without rain' - French drought intensifies

France's drought is intensifying with severe water restrictions and even northern towns like Dunkirk recording weeks without a single drop of rain.

From taps to power grids, Europe struggling under heat, drought

Europe is grappling with prolonged heat and widespread drought, which are placing increasing strain on drinking water supplies, power generation, agriculture and inland transport,...

Europe’s summer drought is so extreme that desertification is a growing threat

Around 99% of Hungary’s lands are currently under severe or extreme drought conditions.

South-east grass growth falls short of demand due to drought

Drought conditions continue to prevail in the south-east, placing pressure on farms’ fodder resources for the winter. According to PastureBase Ireland, this week’s grass growth rat...

Half of England officially in ‘exceptionally serious’ drought

Environment Agency names seven regions affected by unusually hot and dry weather and shortage of waterHalf of England is officially in drought, with July set to be the driest on re...

How is climate change making droughts more common and more severe?

Droughts have always been part of the climate cycle, but they're becoming more common and move severe as a direct result of climate change.

Drought spreads in England after hottest July on record

It has been revealed that almost three-quarters of England is officially in drought as conditions worsen after the driest July ever recorded, while Wales is completely in drought....

How a drought that began in 2000 became the West’s worst in 1,200 years

Baked, cracked mud seen at Dublin reservoir as depleted water levels closely monitored

Some rivers had less than a third their normal flow in July and the dry spell is to continue

Puerto Rico rations water supplies due to intense drought

Hot weather and ageing infrastructure have led to the rationing, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.

Scotland's rivers under 'significant pressure' as England and Wales declare droughts

RECENT rainfall has eased water scarcity in parts of Scotland but several areas remain under significant pressure , while England and Wales have declared official droughts

Europe Is Suffering The Worst Drought It’s Had In Years

Europe Is Suffering The Worst Drought It’s Had In Years, And These Photos Of How Dry It IsEurope is currently in the midst of a historic drought. France's Le Monde reports that "ma...

Five reservoirs in England and Wales ‘exceptionally low’ as drought persists

Extreme heat and lack of rain threatening public water supply, with ‘real trouble’ predicted if autumn stays dryFive key reservoirs across England and Wales are “exceptionally low”...

Current perecipitation deficits break records set during notoriously dry 1976 summer

Regional precipitation deficits in parts of the Netherlands have broken records, exceeding levels from the notoriously dry summer of 1976, AD

Wisconsin continues to suffer widespread drought

(The Center Square) – Despite record flooding earlier this year, most of Wisconsin remains too dry. The latest drought report shows most of the state is suffering u...

Northern Romania hit by extended drought

The northern parts of Romania are experiencing a prolonged lack of precipitation and high temperatures, coupled with historic minimum flows for numerous regional rivers.  The Someș...