Important hints about how to develop drought-resistant crops in a world plagued by climate change can be found in a common plant. In a report published on August 5 in the journal Science Advances, Yale scientists explain how Portulaca oleracea, commonly known as purslane, integrates two different metabolic pathways to produce a novel type of photosynthesis that enables the weed to withstand drought while remaining highly productive.

'Super plant' that holds key to developing drought-resistant crops discovered

By the end of the decade, a national hosepipe ban and mandatory water measuring should be adopted throughout the United Kingdom, a message advisers have provided to the government as they prepare for a drought that threatens to cause significant disruption.

UK must act now or face long queues for bottled water, warn experts

UK residents have been urged to use water wisely amid fears of a drought in Britain. The last time drought was officially declared was in 2018.

Is UK heading for a drought? UK residents urged to use water wisely

Drought in Hungary is taking a toll on farmers. Over 600,000 hectares of stunning crop has been damaged and an estimated 46% of Europe's crop land has been affected by drought.

WION Climate Tracker| Drought devastates Hungarian agriculture; lack of rain damages crops

The depth of the damage the continuing drought is wreaking on America's greatest reservoir, Lake Mead can be seen in recent shocking photographs released by NASA.

America's largest reservoir Lake Mead is 73% empty. NASA shares stark pictures

Disasters are becoming more frequent and severe. As per a recent ‘horrifying’ officials study released on Monday, weather disasters brought by climate change have cost Germany at least 80 billion euros since the year 2018.

Climate crisis cost Germany at least 80 billion euros since 2018: Report

A severe, protracted drought has gripped California and the west coast of the United States for many years. Scientists say extreme occurrences are becoming more frequent, as a result of the global warming brought on by human activities, notably the unrestricted use of fossil fuels.

‘Water police’ patrol the streets of drought-hit Los Angeles, authorities implement water restrictions

Italy's worst drought in 70 years has led to the country declaring a state of emergency in five northern regions. Cities are rationing drinking water and refilling swimming pools is banned. Molly Gambhir tells you this means for your Italian holiday plans.

WION Fineprint | The Great Italian Drought: What does it mean for your holiday?

Italy is currently facing its worst drought in almost 70 years and the government has decided to declare a state of emergency in a number of areas around the river Po.

Italy declares state of emergency in five northern regions amid ongoing drought

As a result of the ongoing heatwave that continues to swelter Europe, the water levels of Rome's historic river the Tiber have fallen so low that it is now possible to see the remains of an ancient Roman bridge built by the Roman Emperor Nero.

Drought reveals ruins of ancient bridge in Rome

Mama Mia! Worst Italian drought makes Milan fountains go dry

West Asia is no stranger to climate change but with the COP27 just six months ago, what are the region's goals? Global climate talks are coming to the hottest and driest part of the planet, a region which is being battered by heat waves, sandstorms and water crisis.

Conflict and climate change: How will West Asia transition to green energy?

Lake Penuelas in Chile has dried up due to a decade-long drought that has engulfed the nation. Lake Penuelas is currently at 0.2% of its capacity.

A historic 13-year drought hits Chile as Lake Penuelas dries up

Chile’s Lake turns into desert, warnings for climate change - See pics

Somalia is facing one of its worst droughts in 40 years. This comes after monsoons fail to arrive for the fourth consecutive season. More than 6 million Somalis are in urgent need of aid.

Drought in Somalia worsens: 7.1 million Somalis face acute levels of food insecurity

A Mexican city in the border state of Nuevo Leon is limiting daily water access to residents to just a six-hour window in response to a historic drought in the region, authorities said Friday.

Mexican city limits daily water access to 6 hours amid drought

Los Angeles is in the grip of severe drought for the third consecutive year now and the la officials have imposed unprecedented restrictions on water usage in the area

Los Angeles water curbs impact 6 million residents

Drought is threatening Iran's iconic river and authorities are being blamed for inept action. Watch how climate crisis is affecting daily lives.

Drought threatens Iran's iconic river as climate crisis affects daily lives

Ethiopia is battling a devastating drought. There hasn't been a single drop of rain for 18 months now. Drought has killed nearly 1.5 million livestock.

A devastating drought in Ethiopia: No drop of rain for 18 months

Iraq has been most vulnerable to climate change as it has suffered 3 years of drought. Iraq's water reserves are running below critical levels.

Iraq is most vulnerable to climate change as it has suffered 3 years of drought

Desertification, land degradation and drought (DLDD) act as one of the drivers of migration, India said on Saturday at the 15th international conference of the UNCCD which is underway at Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa.

Desertification, land degradation and drought key drivers of migration: India at UNCCD conference

Nevada in the United States is facing it worst ever drought in decades. Authorities have been alarmed as lake Mead which caters to 75 percent of the irrigation need is now drying up.

Drought intensifies in Nevada, authorities declare war on water wastage

Some of the most vulnerable nations globally like Somalia stand at the risk of increased food insecurity and water scarcity, this is not just due to climate but now also because of the Russia-Ukraine war. As per a report by the United Nations, the fallout of this is going to impact lives of billions across the globe

Somalians endure impact of drought, Ukraine war

Climate models are essential tools in climatology as they allow the projection of future warming scenarios, making it easier to identify and analyse probable climate change impacts, a report said.

"Too hot" climate models overstate global warming's effects, says report

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