Tag #Drought

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Severe Drought Threatens Scottish Agriculture

Scotland's exceptionally dry spring, the driest since 1964, threatens its agricultural sector with drought-like conditions impacting crops, livestock, and related industries like whisky and forestry, prompting calls for government intervention in water management.

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Record Drought Cripples Germany: Rhine Navigation Disrupted, Consumer Prices to Rise

Germany is experiencing its driest February-to-April period in almost 100 years, with March rainfall 70 percent below average, causing increased forest fire risks, Rhine river transport disruptions, and concerns about rising consumer prices due to water scarcity; experts warn of more frequent occurr...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Germany Drought: Five Solutions for Wildlife and Wildfire Prevention

Due to severe drought in Germany, five solutions are proposed: providing water for animals, choosing drought-resistant plants, efficient watering, improving soil water retention, and preventing wildfires by adhering to fire regulations and promoting awareness.

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Life on Land
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Drought Forces Early Water Restrictions in the Netherlands

Due to record-low rainfall in March and continuing dry conditions, water boards in the Veluwe and parts of North Brabant have implemented an immediate ban on surface water extraction for irrigation, impacting farmers and sports clubs, who are advised to utilize groundwater resources.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Bavarian Rivers Face Drought: Danube Nears Critically Low Water Levels

Persistent drought has lowered water levels in Bavaria's rivers, particularly the Danube, nearing critically low levels (2.03 meters on Monday), while the Main's regulated water levels remain stable. Low water may impact shipping on the Danube, and watersports are restricted on parts of the Main.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Zimbabwe Farmers Combat Drought with Climate-Smart Agriculture

In drought-stricken Rushinga, Zimbabwe, smallholder farmers like Migren Matanga are adopting conservation agriculture, using drought-resistant grains like sorghum and millet, resulting in successful harvests despite the 2023/2024 El Niño-induced drought that left over half of the country facing hung...

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Rhineland-Palatinate Drought Impacts Agriculture, Wildlife, and Forests

Severe drought in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, from March to May 2025, has caused declining groundwater levels, impacting agriculture (except for some irrigated areas), wildlife (birds, insects, amphibians, small mammals), and forests (increased risk of bark beetle infestation).

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Life on Land
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Prolonged Drought Impacts German Agriculture and Groundwater

Germany's north and east are experiencing a prolonged drought affecting the top 25 centimeters of soil since April, impacting agriculture and lowering groundwater levels; while a normal summer rainfall could mitigate damage, the slow pace of adaptation measures raises concerns about future vulnerabi...

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Unprecedented Drought Grips Netherlands, Surpassing 1976 Record

The Netherlands is experiencing an unprecedented drought since February, exceeding even 1976's record, prompting water restrictions in several regions and raising concerns about wildfires and agricultural impacts.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Mexico's Water Shortfall Threatens Texas Farms

A prolonged drought and aging infrastructure are hindering Mexico's ability to fulfill its water obligations to the U.S. under an 80-year-old treaty, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in losses for Texas farms and threatening the future of agriculture in the region.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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WMO Report: Extreme Weather Intensifies African Challenges

The 2024 World Meteorological Organization (WMO) report details how extreme weather and climate change are intensifying hunger, insecurity, and displacement in Africa, with 2024 ranking as one of the warmest years on record and marine heatwaves reaching record levels.

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Australia Drought, Hancock Culture, Ukraine Peace Talks

Australia's severe drought intensifies, impacting farmers in SA and Victoria; Hancock Prospecting's internal culture faces scrutiny; Zelenskyy challenges Putin to direct peace talks amid ongoing Ukraine conflict.

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