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Trending on WION| Europe's historic drought uncovers centuries old macabre warnings

With the natural cycle of drought exacerbated by human-caused climate change and more than two decades of precipitation that was much below average, the Colorado River, the lifeblood of the western United States, is at catastrophic levels.

Amid drought conditions, US to cut water supplies for some states, Mexico; California remains unaffected

Trending on WION: Europe's historic drought uncovers centuries old macabre warnings

China is grappling with extreme weather. Northern China is being battered by floods while Southern China is facing a heat wave. The heat is causing China to reel under the effects of a drought.

Several Chinese cities see highest temperatures ever recorded

As water levels across Europe's major rivers drop to dangerous levels with the region suffering a historic drought, centuries-old warnings of hardship have emerged in what could be a harbinger of hard times ahead.

'If you see me, weep': Europe's histsoric drought uncovers centuries-old macabre warnings

Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader candidate, Rishi Sunak came under fire for spending over $4,80,000 (£400,000) on a pool at his North Yorkshire property as UK residents braced for another heatwave and a rise in the cost of living.

UK: Rishi Sunak's opulent private pool amid rising cost of living sparks row

A huge drought is sweeping across Europe leaving many countries witnessing their driest ever period on record. In Hungary, the river levels have dropped, water supplies are threatened, farmers are worried they don't have enough green pasture to feed their animals.

WION Climate Tracker | Extreme heat leaves Hungary's lake Velence completely dry

The United Kingdom is in the grip of a record heat wave and drought. Now, the NASA has released satellite images showing Britain's landscape turning brown from green due to drought. The wars are not over for the UK as it is bracing for several days of thunderstorms.

WION Climate Tracker | NASA Satellite captures Britain turning brown due to drought

Europe is suffering from prolonged drought and as per experts drought could become continent's worst in 500 years. Major rivers are drying up in Europe.

WION Climate Tracker: Europe suffers from prolonged drought, major rivers drying up

California, which accounts for a quarter of the world’s tomato output, is facing its worst crisis. Lack of adequate rainfall is forcing farmers to brace for a water crisis that’s undermining the crop cultivation.

Tomato crisis looms large in California as drought intensifies  

Europe is dealing with a historic drought and almost all of France is now under some level of water restrictions. Water bans are hitting businesses and citizens alike but golf courses in the country are staying green.

Europe: Golf courses stay green amid France drought, owners allowed to water

The United Kingdom has declared a drought in parts of England. Drought poses a risk of crop failure in the UK. An extreme heat alert was also issued in England and Wales.

The UK declares drought in parts of England; Drought poses a risk of crop failure in the UK

The water level in the Rhine River, a key shipping route in Germany and Europe, has fallen to a record low due to the ongoing drought, causing huge disruption to the shipping industry with some vessels unable to sail.

Germany’s Rhine River water level falls to new lows, threatens to disrupt shipping industry

Europe reels under a scorching summer and one of the continent's major rivers is getting drier with each passing day. Water levels of the Rhine River has fallen dangerously low due to a prolonged drought in Germany which has become a major cause of concern for the people and businesses that depend on it.

Germany: Rhine river water level falls to new low, drops below 40 centimetre threshold

France, Spain, Italy and the Netherlands are facing water shortages. Riverbeds are drying out across Europe and drought is devastating European landscapes.

WION Climate Tracker: Riverbeds are drying out across Europe

The horn of Africa which is the fourth largest peninsula in the world is facing its worst drought in over four decades. Communities are facing the threat of starvation. Upcoming rainy season is also likely to fail.

WION Climate Tracker: Worst drought in 40 yrs: African communities stare at starvation

European rivers run dry as the continent reels under its worst drought in 500 years. Almost 63% of European and British lands are now on drought alert. Palki Sharma Upadhyay gets a report on Europe's climate emergency.

Gravitas: Europe faces worst drought in 500 years

Parts of England are not receiving significant rainfall all summer and amid a period of prolonged hot and dry weather, authorities on Friday (August 12) officially declared a drought for the affected regions.

Amid heatwave, UK declares drought across eight areas of England

A WION viewer Wairima shares her experience after she visited a region in Somalia called Gode, that has been badly affected by drought.

World Of Africa: Demons of drought in horn of Africa

The summer season has been extremely harsh in Europe. Series of heat waves led to droughts like never before and today over 60% of Europe is either under drought alert or facing warning.

WION Climate Tracker | Over 64% of Europe faces drought; UK faced driest July in over 20 years

In pics | Nearly 60% of land in the European Union and UK face drought warnings

France is bracing for a fourth heatwave this summer after its worst drought on record left villages parched. In a bid to tackle the situation, the government has now set up an inter-ministerial crisis team to tackle the drought.

Parts of France to face 'historic drought'

Heat wave has caused drought in Europe and lack of rain has impacted crops. France and parts of England saw their driest July on record.

WION Climate Tracker: Europe bakes in 3rd heat wave since June

East Africa is facing climate change threat. Prolonged drought has led to increased migration in horn of Africa. At least 7 million livestock have died across the nation.

WION Climate Tracker: Severe drought hits horn of Africa| Over 10 mn people at risk of starvation

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