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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Ganges River Basin has experienced the worst drought in 1300 years... a terrifying situation

India is facing a severe drought crisis, particularly affecting the Ganges river basin and its surrounding regions.

Mar 23 • 07:59 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Sports

AGF drops points and Brøndby's scoring crisis continues

AGF and Brøndby played to a goalless draw in the latest round of the Superliga, further extending Brøndby's historic scoring drought.

Mar 22 • 19:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Nico O'Reilly extends Arsenal trophy drought as Man City win Carabao Cup - 5 talking points

Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-0 to win the Carabao Cup, extending Arsenal's trophy drought.

Mar 22 • 18:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Telegraph
Sports

Watkins ends goal drought as Villa strengthen grip on Champions League spot

Ollie Watkins scored his first goal at Villa Park since January, helping Aston Villa secure a crucial victory in their pursuit of a Champions League spot.

Mar 22 • 16:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

‘Water Day’: with nearly R$ 6 million in funds, Bauru faces water insecurity and fears drought period

On Water Day, Bauru, Brazil, grapples with a critical water shortage after months of rationing due to low river flows.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Colorado River management plans to be determined by government after negotiations stall

The U.S. federal government will create new water management rules for the Colorado River after unsuccessful negotiations among Western states and tribal nations.

Mar 22 • 09:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Simple system with clay pots helps farmers bypass droughts in Pará; see how it works

A simple and efficient irrigation system utilizing clay pots is aiding family farmers in southeastern Pará to combat drought-related crop losses.

Mar 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Mikel Arteta has offered perfect reply to Emmanuel Adebayor claiming 'Arsenal are cursed'

Mikel Arteta responded to Emmanuel Adebayor's comments suggesting Arsenal are cursed due to their long title drought, asserting the team's current potential to compete for the Premier League title.

Mar 22 • 05:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

The shocked expression and tears of joy of the Czech superstar. This is how Lurdes captivated the athletics world

Czech runner Lurdes Gloria Manuel secured the gold medal at the World Indoor Championships in Torun, ending an eight-year drought for the Czech Republic in this event.

Mar 21 • 20:29 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Discover how the scarlet monkey flower survived California's most extreme drought in the last 10,000 years

The scarlet monkey flower has become a focal point for botanists due to its ability to survive extreme drought conditions, offering hope for future applications in managing climate extremes.

Mar 21 • 14:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Autumn begins with reservoirs supplying Greater São Paulo at the lowest level in 10 years

The integrated supply system for Greater São Paulo has reached its lowest water supply level since 2017, operating at 56% capacity as autumn begins.

Mar 20 • 22:37 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Sports

Panathinaikos - Floisvos 3-2: The Greens claim the men’s volleyball cup after a dramatic final

Panathinaikos defeated Floisvos 3-2 in a thrilling final to win the men’s volleyball cup, ending a 16-year title drought.

Mar 20 • 21:04 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Running out of fuel creates 'triple whammy' for farmer

Farmers in Western New South Wales face severe challenges as soaring diesel prices and fuel shortages complicate drought conditions, jeopardizing livestock welfare.

Mar 20 • 20:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Victor Wembanyama snaps the Spurs' 6-season playoff drought in dramatic fashion with game-winning shot

Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to victory with a last-second shot, ending their playoff drought.

Mar 20 • 18:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cantareira System has worst level at the end of summer in 10 years and raises alert for supply in SP

The Cantareira System concludes summer at 43.4% capacity, the lowest level in a decade, raising concerns over water supply in São Paulo.

Mar 20 • 15:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Snow drought grips ski industry as resorts turn to Gen Z skiers, new activities to fill lifts

Vail Resorts in Colorado is attempting to attract younger skiers with a 20% discount on its Epic Pass for those aged 13 to 30 amid low snowfall this winter.

Mar 20 • 13:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: A Water Solution for Drought-Prone South Africa - We Designed Systems to Replenish Aquifers Simply and Cheaply in Five Towns

The article discusses innovative solutions to replenish aquifers in South Africa, where drought has severely impacted water availability.

Mar 20 • 07:35 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cantareira System ends summer at lowest level in ten years, since the water crisis

The Cantareira water system in São Paulo is at its lowest summer level in a decade, impacting the water supply for nearly half the metropolitan population.

Mar 20 • 07:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Drought of series in prime time on La 1: one about to premiere and another in production after more than three months without airing any

La 1 of TVE has had a significant gap in scripted series, with only one upcoming premiere and one in production after months of no new content.

Mar 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Manitoba electricity hikes set by provincial regulator for three years

The Manitoba Public Utilities Board has approved a series of electricity rate increases over the next three years to address financial pressures from drought and infrastructure needs.

Mar 20 • 01:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

São José: cave that became a place of devotion after a farmer's promise asking for rain during the drought attracts worshippers in PI

The Gruta de São José in Pio IX, Brazil, has emerged as a significant religious site after a local farmer's vow during a drought drew hundreds of worshippers.

Mar 19 • 15:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Wando Overcomes Drought Crisis with Seawater Desalination Facility

Wando County in South Korea has successfully managed its drought crisis through the implementation of a seawater desalination facility and underground water storage dams.

Mar 19 • 03:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

The Egyptian Star Conquers Gardens - Blooms All Summer Long Until Frost

The Egyptian Star shrub is a heat and drought-resistant ornamental plant that blooms from June until the first frost, offering a vibrant color palette and minimal care requirements.

Mar 18 • 14:21 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Nature suffers without spring floods, rare species of plants and animals are disappearing, alluvial forests are declining

Slovakia is experiencing severe drought conditions, impacting protected plant and animal species, as traditional spring floods fail to occur and water levels drop.

Mar 18 • 11:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

Saudi Arabia changed the life of a desert valley located 50 kilometers from Mecca, which receives little rain per year, using a revolutionary system

Saudi Arabia has revitalized the Albaida desert valley near Mecca by implementing a revolutionary water capture system that utilizes sudden floods, rather than traditional irrigation methods, to combat severe drought and restore the ecosystem.

Mar 18 • 08:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Months of Bad Luck: The Storm Arrived in Areas That Still Faced Drought, but It Came Too Late to Reverse Damage

Recent rains in the southeastern region of Buenos Aires have provided relief to drought-stricken crops, although it may be too late to mitigate significant losses.

Mar 17 • 22:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Morocco is expanding 17 power plants, dams, and channels to bring more water inland, reduce drought pressure, and maintain supply until 2030

Morocco is implementing significant water management projects to combat severe drought and ensure water supply into the future.

Mar 17 • 21:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
World

The Water Reservoir in Japan has Completely Dried Up

A water reservoir in Japan has experienced complete drought conditions.

Mar 17 • 16:07 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Dried-up Dam Reveals Bridge: Lake Bed Exposed Due to Uren Dam Depletion in Shinshiro, Aichi

The Uren Dam in Shinshiro, Aichi Prefecture has reached a 0% water storage level amid a record drought, exposing the lake bed and remnants of a submerged bridge.

Mar 17 • 10:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yokji Island in Tongyeong Raises Drought Level to 'Caution'... Water Supply Limited to 2-4 Hours a Day

The drought alert level in Tongyeong has been raised from 'Concern' to 'Caution' due to dwindling water levels at the Yokji Dam, leading to restrictions in daily water supply.

Mar 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Dish 'Sev Tomato' Born Out of Necessity to Alleviate Hunger! The Invention Behind It

The popular dish 'Sev Tomato' originated from necessity during drought conditions, becoming a staple in North and West India.

Mar 17 • 06:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Don't be fooled by the recent rains: Spain is becoming an increasingly dry country

Despite recent wet weather, Spain is facing a trend of increasing aridity, with 12% of the Peninsula and Balearic Islands and 16% of the Canary Islands shifting to a more arid climate since 1961.

Mar 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With rationing maintained, DAE announces measures against drought and cleaning of the Batalha River in Bauru

The Department of Water and Sewage of Bauru announced new measures to ensure water security amid continuing drought conditions.

Mar 16 • 18:25 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
World

East Africa: Under the Same Sky, Climate Change Brings Drought to Somalia and Floods to Kenya

Climate change is causing severe drought in Somalia while simultaneously leading to destructive flooding in Kenya, highlighting the contrasting impacts of weather extremes in East Africa.

Mar 16 • 00:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Colapinto in the GP of China: his vindicating race with Alpine and the bad luck from the hit received from Ocon

Franco Colapinto had a strong performance in the second race of the season, recovering from a point drought in 2025 but experienced challenges due to an incident with his teammate.

Mar 15 • 12:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After drought in 2025, peanut producers see recovery in the current harvest

Peanut producers in Brazil are experiencing a better harvest compared to last year, following challenges from a 2025 drought.

Mar 15 • 10:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Green records 'nerve-racking' Australian Open win to end 12-year drought

Hannah Green won the Women's Australian Open in Adelaide, marking the first victory for an Australian in this tournament since 2014.

Mar 15 • 07:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Dukla ended their long weeks of impotence against Jablonec. Hradec overpowered Ostrava

Dukla Prague secured their first victory in 12 matches by defeating Jablonec 2-0, marking the end of a challenging scoring drought.

Mar 14 • 16:06 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Displaced people in Somalia face harsh conditions and severe lack of services

Displaced individuals in Somalia are confronting extreme living conditions and a significant shortage of essential services due to ongoing droughts.

Mar 14 • 08:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What is an intermittent creek and why did its bed 'rebirth' in the Sertão of Piauí; VIDEO

A video capturing the re-emergence of the Boa Vista creek in the rural community of Peixe, Piauí, has gone viral, celebrating the joy of local residents after an eight-month dry spell.

Mar 14 • 07:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Farmer who found possible oil while drilling well in Ceará receives offers to sell the land where the liquid was found

A farmer in Ceará, Brazil, who discovered a liquid resembling oil while drilling for water has received multiple purchase offers for his land.

Mar 14 • 03:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Sports

The title is ours! Arsenal fans warn EPL rivals

With Arsenal leading the Premier League by seven points, fans express optimism about the team's potential to win the title after a long drought.

Mar 14 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Perfect storm helping feral animals take over South Australia

A combination of drought and flooding is leading to a surge in populations of feral animals in South Australia, creating challenges for local landholders.

Mar 13 • 19:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Second round of flooding for inland Australia as March one of wettest on record

Inland Australia is facing a second round of flooding as March is turning out to be one of the wettest months on record due to a new burst of tropical moisture and heavy rainfall.

Mar 13 • 19:11 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Won more than 500 million dollars in the lottery: where the ticket was played and how long it has been since such a significant prize was awarded

An Illinois player won the Mega Millions lottery, claiming a jackpot of $533 million after a long drought of winning tickets.

Mar 13 • 17:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alto Tietê System exceeds 50% and reaches the best level in over a year

The Alto Tietê Water System in São Paulo has reached a capacity of 51%, the highest recorded in over a year due to a consistent increase in rainfall.

Mar 13 • 14:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Blistering early-season heatwave threatens California and other western states

A severe early-season heatwave is set to impact California and other western states, with temperatures expected to soar significantly above normal and breaking historical records.

Mar 12 • 18:53 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Drought-hit pastoralists plead for funds to move hay stockpiled 1,000km away

Pastoralists in Western Australia are seeking government funding to transport hay from a distant storage location as they struggle with ongoing drought conditions.

Mar 12 • 09:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Drought threatens several lakes this summer – river regulation adjustments being made urgently at Karhijärvi, known from the one-euro coin

Due to unusually low winter snowfall, authorities in Finland are urgently changing water regulation policies for multiple lakes, including Karhijärvi, to prevent critically low water levels this summer.

Mar 12 • 06:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Water shortage: warm March may end in drought

Farmers in Estonia are concerned that early warmth and rising input costs may lead to drought conditions.

Mar 11 • 23:00 UTC

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