The Panama Canal a vital lifeline for global trade is currently grappling with its worst traffic jam ever. The canal has become a traffic jam of the seas in total 200 vessels are stuck on either side of the Waterway. Commercial ships are facing long queues and delays to travel through the Panama Canal as a lengthy drought in the Central American country has led to a cut in the number of vessels that can actually pass the crossings every day.

Panama Canal traffic jam: Drought limits the number of vessels able to pass

Iran has reportedly halted the flow of Little Zab river into neighbouring country of Iraq, which is already reeling from drought and desertification. According to the officials, the move by Iran has caused periodic cuts in the water level of Tigres river in Iraq.

Iran cuts flow of Little Zab river into drought-stricken Iraq | World News | WION

Last month has officially been declared the hottest month ever recorded in July and temperatures are expected to rise further affecting the already 55 million people across the globe who have been struck by droughts. One region affected more than most others is West Asia.

West Asia faces severe heat conditions

It's been four long months of heat in Indonesia and a village hasn't seen a drop of rain. Now, to combat this farmers in the village are digging up a dry river bed the salty and muddy water from which is used to save their slowly dying crops.

Village sees zero rain as drought parches Indonesia

Climate change and conflict decimate Syria's grain crop, and farmers suffer not only from an unprecedented heat wave but also from a lack of water and a sporadic electricity supply, both of which are necessary to upkeep their farms.

Syria battles 'Climate War'

Sugarcane growers in India's top producing states are worried scanty rainfall during the crop's crucial growth period could trim yields and reduce sugar output in the upcoming season, farmers and industry as per reports.

India: Low rains may hit sugarcane yield, farmers anxious

As drought dried up rivers in California, the state's officials have decided to put a ban on salmon fishing. In force since April along the entire coast of the golden state and parts of neighbouring Oregon, the ban is supposed to last until the end of the fishing season in September.

Droughts in California hamper salmon fishing

Extreme heat in Mexico triggers drought, exposes submerged Quechula Church

In Pics | Flamingos disappear as Spain's largest wetland dries up

Once a haven of flamingos, now one of Spain's largest lagoons has turned into a salt desert due to severe drought

Spanish lagoon popular with breeding flamingos dries up

Spain has logged its hottest spring ever in the last 60 years of recordkeeping, as average temperatures remained generally two degree Celsius above the usual, reported the national weather agency on Wednesday.

Spain experiences 'hottest spring on record' in 60 years

Residents who once lived a self-sufficient life are now displaced. according to experts, the UN now considers Iraq to be the fifth most vulnerable to the climate crisis.

Drought decimates fish in Iraq’s southern marshes

The Indian National Capital witnesses a weather roller coaster, sudden mercury dip reflects dangers of climate change.

Shift in India's weather reflects dangers of climate change

Germany is facing a threat of drought and lower water levels. With an anticipation of a hotter summer ahead, German companies are looking for ways to innovate and adapt to the weather conditions. German chemicals giant BASF, together with the shipping company Stolt, has developed a ship that can sail in such shallow waters.

Rhine cargo ships built for shallow water get underway in hopes of beating drought drama

As the summer harvest season begins in agriculture-dependent North Africa, experts predict that the severe drought in the region points to the coming crop failures in Tunisia.

As drought withers Tunisian fields feel financial pinch

A new drought-resilient semi-dwarf wheat gene that can be grown in drier soil conditions, discovered by an international team of scientists, has given new hopes of sowing the crop in water-limited environments. This is a welcome relief for Morocco which has reported sharp declines in common wheat, durum wheat, and barley production due to extreme drought conditions emanating from the impacts of climate change in the country.

Morocco develops six new wheat varieties

After two deadly floods hit Italy’s Emilia Romagna region in just two weeks, why is this area being affected so badly? Rohit Wellington Rajan brings you the report.

Italy's floods suggest, climate crisis is at the gates of Europe

Italy suffered its most severe drought in 70 years in 2022 and prolonged dry winter weather has raised fears that 2023 could be even worse. Eric Njoka brings you the report.

Italy must learn to cope with drought-inducing weather: Minister

Italian farmers are preparing to protect their crops and trees with smart irrigation systems. But despite all the efforts to save water, the region is still set to struggle if rains don't arrive on time.

Italy's effort to make crops more resilient to drought risk

The shortage of rainfall due to global warming and droughts pose a threat to operations in the Panama Canal. The Panama canal is one of the most crucial waterways in the world. The ongoing water crisis threatens the future of this maritime route. Here are two artificial lakes in Panama's colony of colon- Alajuela and gatun. These have been depleted due to a lack of rainfall. As a result, Panamanian canal authority limited the largest ships passing through the canal for the fifth time during this drought season.

Panama Canal operations at risk as feeder lakes run dry

Climate change is triggering extreme weather in large parts of Europe. This is leading to extended periods of dry spells, and Italy is the latest country to face the heat. It is going to experience its 2nd year of severe droughts and lake Garda in northern Italy has dropped to its lowest levels in 70 years. Last year, Italy's lakes helped ease the drought. This year, chances look bleak. As per a researcher at the Italian National Research Council, water in lake Garda, which flows into the river Po, is below half the normal levels.

Italy faces 2nd straight year of droughts, worst in 70 years

Researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem succeeded in developing tomato varieties capable of producing a high yield even during extreme drought conditions, according to a study published in the journal PNAS.

Israeli researchers develop tomatoes capable of growing in extreme drought-like conditions

A global study has found flash droughts are becoming more frequent due to climate change. Scientists say it's down to a lack of rainfall and a loss of moisture in soil.

Flash droughts besieging the Planet

France's first major forest fire devours 1,000 hectares

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