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Historical Records Unveil 16th Century Transylvania’s Climate Struggles
Centuries-old records from Transylvania offer insight into the extreme climate events of the 1500s. Researchers examined handwritten manuscripts in multiple languages to trace shifts in temperature, droughts, and floods. The study reveals how people endured environmental hardships, including famine and disease. Evidence suggests the Little Ice Age ...
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Rising Droughts Threaten Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystems Worldwide
Extreme droughts have become more frequent and severe in recent decades, severely impacting agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems worldwide. Prolonged dry spells have expanded by 50,000 square kilometres each year since 1979, as temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift. This has led to significant economic losses, particularly in...
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Southern California's Drought Crisis Fuels Wildfire Threats and Water Shortages
Southern California is grappling with severe drought conditions that have left soil moisture levels at an all-time low. In January 2025, wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles region, fueled by strong winds and parched vegetation. While Northern California’s water levels remain stable, Southern California faces significant water shortages, exacerbated...
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India’s Summer Maximum Temperature to See a Rise of 1.5 Degree Celsius by 2043, Claims New Climate Data
A new report highlights the growing climate crisis in India, predicting rising temperatures, increased extreme weather events, and food security threats. By 2057, maximum temperatures may rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius, with variations across regions. Changes in rainfall patterns could impact agriculture and rural livelihoods, particularly in the nort...
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New York's First Drought Warning In 22 Years As City Faces Water Crisis
New York City has declared its first drought warning in 22 years, responding to a severe lack of rainfall and a series of brush fires that plagued the Northeast this autumn.
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Namibia To Kill 700 Animals, Including Elephants, Zebras, And Hippos, For Meat Amid Severe Drought
The meat will be distributed to those affected as part of a drought relief program. This comes amid an ongoing El Nino-induced drought that has impacted 68 million people in Southern Africa, leading to widespread food shortages.
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"Not Seen Such Drought In 3-4 Decades": DK Shivakumar On Bengaluru Water Crisis
Amid the acute water shortage in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Monday the State had not witnessed such a severe drought in the past three-four decades, and the next two months are "very much
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Control Rooms, Helpline Numbers: Karnataka's Plan To Tackle Water Crisis
As Karnataka is facing an acute water crisis due to severe drought, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced setting up control rooms at the Taluk level and helpline numbers.
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Mass Death Of Amazon River Dolphins Linked To Severe Drought, Heat
The carcasses of 120 river dolphins have been found floating on a tributary of the Amazon River since last week in circumstances that experts suspect were caused by severe drought and heat.
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"No More Water": Iraq Struggles As Severe Drought Singes Tourist Town
Last week during a visit to Baghdad, United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk warned that "rising temperatures plus the drought, and the fact that the loss of diversity is a reality, is a wake-up call for Iraq and for the world".
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India Likely To Witness Extreme Weather Events, Needs To Plan: Expert
India is likely to witness more extreme weather events, including intense heat waves, heavy flooding and severe drought that pose challenges to food and energy security for the second-most populous nation.
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Florida Is Expecting Severe Drought Conditions And Wildfire After Hurricane Ian: Report
While Hurricane Ian drenches Southwest Florida in massive amounts of rain, the state's northwest is expected to experience drought conditions and wildfire.
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Half Of China Hit By Severe Drought Amid Record Heat Wave
The world's second-largest economy has been hit by record heat, flash floods and droughts -- phenomena that scientists say are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change.
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China's Harvest Under "Severe Threat" Amid Worst Heatwave On Record
China's autumn harvest is under "severe threat" from high temperatures and drought, authorities have warned, urging action to protect crops in the face of the country's hottest summer on record.
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Drought In England, Fires Rage In France As Heatwave Persists
Firefighters from across Europe came to France's rescue on Friday to battle a massive wildfire, while fire also raged in Portugal and parts of England faced a severe drought, as successive heatwaves renewed the focus on climate change risks.
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Historical Records Unveil 16th Century Transylvania’s Climate Struggles
Centuries-old records from Transylvania offer insight into the extreme climate events of the 1500s. Researchers examined handwritten manuscripts in multiple languages to trace shifts in temperature, droughts, and floods. The study reveals how people endured environmental hardships, including famine and disease. Evidence suggests the Little Ice Age ...
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Rising Droughts Threaten Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystems Worldwide
Extreme droughts have become more frequent and severe in recent decades, severely impacting agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems worldwide. Prolonged dry spells have expanded by 50,000 square kilometres each year since 1979, as temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift. This has led to significant economic losses, particularly in...
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Southern California's Drought Crisis Fuels Wildfire Threats and Water Shortages
Southern California is grappling with severe drought conditions that have left soil moisture levels at an all-time low. In January 2025, wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles region, fueled by strong winds and parched vegetation. While Northern California’s water levels remain stable, Southern California faces significant water shortages, exacerbated...
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India’s Summer Maximum Temperature to See a Rise of 1.5 Degree Celsius by 2043, Claims New Climate Data
A new report highlights the growing climate crisis in India, predicting rising temperatures, increased extreme weather events, and food security threats. By 2057, maximum temperatures may rise by 1.5 degrees Celsius, with variations across regions. Changes in rainfall patterns could impact agriculture and rural livelihoods, particularly in the nort...
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New York's First Drought Warning In 22 Years As City Faces Water Crisis
New York City has declared its first drought warning in 22 years, responding to a severe lack of rainfall and a series of brush fires that plagued the Northeast this autumn.
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Namibia To Kill 700 Animals, Including Elephants, Zebras, And Hippos, For Meat Amid Severe Drought
The meat will be distributed to those affected as part of a drought relief program. This comes amid an ongoing El Nino-induced drought that has impacted 68 million people in Southern Africa, leading to widespread food shortages.
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"Not Seen Such Drought In 3-4 Decades": DK Shivakumar On Bengaluru Water Crisis
Amid the acute water shortage in Bengaluru, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said on Monday the State had not witnessed such a severe drought in the past three-four decades, and the next two months are "very much
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Control Rooms, Helpline Numbers: Karnataka's Plan To Tackle Water Crisis
As Karnataka is facing an acute water crisis due to severe drought, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday announced setting up control rooms at the Taluk level and helpline numbers.
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Mass Death Of Amazon River Dolphins Linked To Severe Drought, Heat
The carcasses of 120 river dolphins have been found floating on a tributary of the Amazon River since last week in circumstances that experts suspect were caused by severe drought and heat.
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"No More Water": Iraq Struggles As Severe Drought Singes Tourist Town
Last week during a visit to Baghdad, United Nations human rights chief Volker Turk warned that "rising temperatures plus the drought, and the fact that the loss of diversity is a reality, is a wake-up call for Iraq and for the world".
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India Likely To Witness Extreme Weather Events, Needs To Plan: Expert
India is likely to witness more extreme weather events, including intense heat waves, heavy flooding and severe drought that pose challenges to food and energy security for the second-most populous nation.
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Florida Is Expecting Severe Drought Conditions And Wildfire After Hurricane Ian: Report
While Hurricane Ian drenches Southwest Florida in massive amounts of rain, the state's northwest is expected to experience drought conditions and wildfire.
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Half Of China Hit By Severe Drought Amid Record Heat Wave
The world's second-largest economy has been hit by record heat, flash floods and droughts -- phenomena that scientists say are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change.
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China's Harvest Under "Severe Threat" Amid Worst Heatwave On Record
China's autumn harvest is under "severe threat" from high temperatures and drought, authorities have warned, urging action to protect crops in the face of the country's hottest summer on record.
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Drought In England, Fires Rage In France As Heatwave Persists
Firefighters from across Europe came to France's rescue on Friday to battle a massive wildfire, while fire also raged in Portugal and parts of England faced a severe drought, as successive heatwaves renewed the focus on climate change risks.
