Almost half a million people worldwide could die by February due to extreme heat caused by El Niño

El Niño—a natural climate pattern that typically amplifies global temperature rises—has now reached "super" proportions and is approaching record-breaking intensity.

Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants amid food shortages

Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages, while also tackling a ballooning population of the animals, the country's wildlife authority said.

Olive oil price skyrockets as Spanish drought bites

Spain is the world's biggest olive oil producer, covering 70% of European Union consumption and 45% of that of the entire world. 

Heavy rain, snowstorm disrupt life in US state of California

Heavy rain continued to disrupt life in the US state of California while a snowstorm wreaked havoc in its high-altitude regions.

‘Red alert’ in China as drought dries up country’s biggest lake

The central Chinese province of Jiangxi has declared a water supply “red alert” for the first time as a prolonged drought dried up much of the water in the country’s biggest lake.

Energy crisis deepens in Europe as extreme drought hits electricity output - China.org.cn

High temperatures and drought have deepened the energy crisis in Europe this summer, affecting electricity production at a time when the European economies are already facing unprecedentedly high oil and gas prices.

Drought hits Germany's Rhine River: 'We have 30cm of water left' - BBC News

As Europe lives through a long, hot summer, one of the continent's major rivers is getting drier - posing major problems for the people and businesses that rely on it.

California governor warns of mandatory water cuts as drought worsens

California Gov. Gavin Newsom warned of potential mandatory water restrictions as the US's most populous state continues to fight a worsening drought, now on its third year.

13 Million Face Hunger As Horn of Africa Drought Worsens: UN - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – An estimated 13 million people in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia are facing severe hunger as the Horn of Africa experiences its worst drought in decades, the World Food Programme (WFP) said on Tuesday.

World Food Program: 14 Million Face Severe Hunger in Afghanistan Amid Conflict - FARS

(FNA)- The head of the United Nations food agency said that 14 million Afghans could face severe hunger following the Taliban takeover of the country.

Rare California water restrictions hit farmers amid dire shortages

 

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At least 6 killed in storms in central, northeastern Italy

At least six people died as a consequence of violent storms that on Sunday continued to ravage central and northeastern Italy, the firefighting service reported.

Russia-donated grain arrives in food-short North Korea

A total of 800 tons of flour donated by Russia arrived at a North Korean port this week to help meet the North's food shortages, Radio Free Asia reported Tuesday.

110 die of hunger in two days in one region of Somalia

At least 110 people -- mostly women and children -- died from hunger over 48 hours in one region of drought-stricken Somalia, the nation's prime minister said.

Canadian PM inspects wildfire-destroyed western region

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday arrived in Fort McMurray region of the western province of Alberta to assess the damage by last week's devastating wildfire.

Canada fire continues to grow on seventh day

A wildfire ripping through Canada's oil sands region blazed for a seventh day as officials warned almost 100,000 people who fled the area that they would not be returning home soon.

Canada: Fort McMurray fire spreads, thousands airlifted

A massive wildfire in Canada exploded tenfold in size, forcing the evacuation of 8,000 people from work camps north of Fort McMurray by air as the inferno grew to 850sq km.

Raging wildfire spreads to more areas in west Canada

The wildfire in western Canada has ballooned to 85,000 hectares in Fort McMurray overnight and is now billowing across a wide front south of the city, a senior official said Thursday.

Forest fires spread in northern Thailand

Forest fires are currently engulfing large forest areas in northern Thailand since the wind-blown blazes have spread across the border from neighboring states.

Mekong River: China hailed for help in tackling Vietnam's drought

The information that water discharged from the upper Mekong River has arrived in Vietnam to help alleviate both drought and saline intrusion in has drawn great attention both domestically and globally.