International drought news – archive

News items added on 22/11/2017

Large areas of the Iberian Peninsula are experiencing extreme drought conditions with Spain experiencing the worst drought for decades

New research shows droughts may be more costly than floods in cities

News items added on 18/10/2017

Horn of Africa Drought Response Issue No. 04 (5th October 2017) Currently over 20 million people are estimated to be affected by drought across the Horn of Africa

South Africa’s drooping flower tourism Ongoing drought in South Africa is affecting tourism

Weakening N American monsoon linked to global warming may lead to continued reduction in water resources in California:

Link established between European summer heatwave of 2017 and global warming: