Across the globe, droughts are becoming more frequent, severe, and widespread. Droughts put economies, livelihoods, and lives at risk. In the last 50 years, extreme drought conditions have increased ...
By mid-April 2026, nearly six out of every ten acres in the contiguous United States are classified as being in drought, a footprint that has ballooned after the warmest March in 132 years of national ...
The findings matter because lakes and reservoirs are not just scenic backdrops; they are the infrastructure of human survival ...
A recent report by the International Water Management Institute (IWMI), authored by Niranga Alahacoon, Sahana V., and Giriraj ...
Heavy rain in Southern California. (Photo courtesy of the National Weather Service) The source of a region’s rainfall — whether it comes from the ocean or the land — can be a key indicator of how ...
The country is facing a drought crisis. For homeowners, knowing how to prepare is key to avoid financial disasters.
Despite recent heavy rains, most of Florida remains under extreme or exceptional drought conditions. State officials are warning of an "extremely active peak wildfire season" for April, May, and June.