Drought

Europe September 11

Low Danube reveals sunken World War Two ships in Serbia, Hungary

Following a recent drought that caused a drop in the River Danube's water level, the wrecks of four Nazi ships from before 1950 have emerged near the Serbian town of Prahovo.

Africa August 29

Namibia to cull 83 elephants and distribute meat to people affected by drought

Namibia plans to cull more than 700 wild animals, including over 80 elephants, and distribute the meat to people; southern Africa currently faces a severe drought.

Texas April 18

Texas farming crisis looms as US, Mexico spar over long-standing water treaty

Texas farm groups are sounding alarms over water shortages stemming from a dispute between Mexican and U.S. officials over a long-standing water treaty.

South America April 16

Ecuador rations electricity as drought persists in the northern Andes

Ecuador's main cities began to ration electricity on Tuesday as a drought is depleting reservoirs and limiting output at hydroelectric plants that produce a majority of the country's power.

South America April 15

Colombia's capital announces new measures to cut water consumption as dry weather persists

Carlos Fernando Galán, the mayor of Bogotá in Colombia, has announced that homes will have to pay additional fees for using more than 22 cubic meters of water per month; the move comes amid a drought.

Africa March 7

Morocco begins closing famous public baths 3 days a week in effort to conserve water during drought

In Morocco, severe droughts and water scarcity due to climate change have led authorities to mandate three-day closures of the country's famous public baths.

Spain February 1

Drought emergency grips northeast Spain as water reservoirs plummet

In Spain, a severe drought has triggered an emergency declaration due to historically low reservoir levels, and smaller towns are facing significant challenges.

Arizona January 9

Arizona governor declares protecting groundwater, tackling school voucher costs top priorities for 2024

Democratic governor of AZ Katie Hobbs pledges to address the state's budget deficit, water shortage, and migrant influx as the state Legislature opens for 2024.

Africa December 19

At least 100 elephants die in one of Africa's largest national parks due to drought

Drought has led to the death of at least 100 elephants in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park. Authorities warn of a potential crisis as forecasts predict further scarcity of rain.

Brazil October 17, 2023

Rivers in the Amazon fall to record low levels as drought worsens

Parts of the world’s largest rainforest is suffering its worst drought. Amazon rivers in Brazil, including the Negro River and Madeira River, have fallen to record low water levels.