Limited rainfall brought drought back last month, while our temperatures were mostly typical for the first month of fall. Last month had a quiet start but a busy end in the tropics, as we discuss in our hurricane season update. Note: Due to the federal government shutdown, statewide statistics and rankings from the National Centers| North Carolina State Climate Office
Texas summer heat and dry soil cause slab foundations to shrink, crack, and shift. BUT it doesn’t have to be summer for this to happen. Learn why clay soil behaves this way, signs to watch for, prevention tips, and when to call a foundation expert. The post How Dry Conditions Damage Slab Foundations (Even If It’s Not Summer) appeared first on Anchor Foundation Repair.| Anchor Foundation Repair
A groundwater crisis halted the construction of thousands of homes and pitted affordability against environmental concerns. The post The dried-out subdivisions of Phoenix appeared first on High Country News.| High Country News
For years, Canada’s cities have been bracing for wetter springs and rising floodwaters. Now, after one of the driest summers on record across much of the country, they are also confronting the opposite threat: how to secure drinking water in an age of prolonged drought. The post Racing against drought, Canadian cities build for a drier future appeared first on Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine.| Environmental Science & Engineering Magazine
So, in any case, the updated rule curve of Bhakra, Pong, Ranjit Sagar and all other dams need to be in public domain along with daily inflow, outflow and dam storage level and status along with all the information that is used to decide about dam operations including upstream and downstream river flows, rainfall and forecasts of run off and rainfall.| SANDRP
There have been several questions lately about how to defoliate a drought stressed crop, and questions about appropriate tankmixtures and rates to use. Below is some information to help address these questions. Defoliating a Drought-Stressed Crop: In general terms, most of the early planted crop is rather mature at this point. Dry weather since mid/late August in ...| cotton.ces.ncsu.edu
Three studies of the Pacific Ocean conclude that lower precipitation isn’t just due to natural causes The post Human emissions are helping fuel the Southwest’s epic drought appeared first on The Water Desk.| The Water Desk
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Five large wildfires have burned tens of thousands of acres in the forests around this northern Arizona city in the last 15 years. Monsoon floods after those fires closed roads, wrecked homes, and took the life of a 12-year-old girl. But it is the fire that has yet to burn that most […] The post With wildfire-prevention work, Flagstaff seeks to avoid the next devastating flood appeared first on The Water Desk.| The Water Desk
KLAMATH, Calif. — In a thick forest along the remote northern California coast earlier this month, a group of mostly young Indigenous kayakers pushed off into the clear-emerald waters of the recently undammed Klamath River. The 13- to 20-year-olds from more than six tribes in the Klamath Basin, along with several instructors, had been paddling […] The post Indigenous youths finish historic journey down Klamath River after dams removed appeared first on The Water Desk.| The Water Desk
Pieter Strauss used to love hosting stargazing parties at his house in the Lakeshore Park neighborhood up Flagstaff Road southwest of Boulder. The hobbyist astronomer would fire up the barbecue and spend hours showing his neighbors the night sky through his observatory and telescopes. Strauss’s house sits looking directly over Gross Reservoir, which provides water […] The post As Gross Reservoir rises, Boulder County residents grapple with project’s legal turmoil appeared first on The...| The Water Desk
For many, this has been a glorious summer, with long hot days being enjoyed by family gatherings, holidays and being outside! However, this spring and summer has been dry and the drought is causing significant environmental impacts, with Atlantic salmon, …| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
Salt Lake City invites residents to help shape its climate action plan, “Climate Forward SLC” Sept. 15, 2025 While climate change is a global crisis, many impacts are being tackled on local, community levels. Salt Lake City has been a leader in Utah, first committing to climate action in 2002 with the Kyoto Protocol. Since […]| www.slc.gov
Climate change severely impacts golf in Maui, leading to the cancellation of PGA Tour's tournament due to drought and water restrictions.| A greener life, a greener world
The post Emergency Water Planning in the UAE: Readiness for Floods and Drought appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
The lack of rain has led to moderate drought for nearly all of McLean County. The far southeastern tip of the county is in severe drought, along with Champaign-Urbana and eastern Illinois.| Illinois Newsroom
Atlas Guo is a cartographer and Ph.D. student. We met with him to learn more about mapping natural disasters and what goes into making a well-designed map.| Maps.com
Increased precipitation in August aids farmers prior to harvest in southern prairies of Canada.| Alberta Farmer Express
Cooler weather made for an unseasonable August, while we started wet and finished the month on a dry note. In this post, we also wrap...| North Carolina State Climate Office
August’s moisture provided welcome relief, but the long-term drought is still affecting water supplies, feed availability and pastures.| The Western Producer
What is the situation in England? Drought was declared in the West and East Midlands on 15 July, joining the North-West and Yorkshire which went into drought in June. Dry weather continues to impact water resources across England requiring water …| Creating a better place
A Coming Hell on Earth?| Vox Populi
The public is letting Trump’s EPA know they expect it to do its job by protecting us from the climate crisis.| Earthjustice
Editor’s note: This is part four of a series on the Rural STEP program and the ongoing conundrum of rural depopulation. Read part one, part two and part three. It’s 1984. The trial of an 18-year-old farm boy from Minnesota makes the pages of the New York Times. Steven Todd Jenkins is accused of working The post In the shadow of the ’80s appeared first on Manitoba Co-operator.| Manitoba Co-operatorFeatures & Farming Articles - Manitoba Co-operator
Summer’s falling off the edge of reason, the edge where dry becomes arid and the alder loosens its crinkled leaves from brittle twigs, speckling the grass with umber and ochre a month ahead o…| bluebrightly
Happy last week of August as we head to the Labor Day weekend and into September. We’re having a cloudy day today that will find me outside digging up some grass and extending a mulched area …| NewEnglandGardenAndThread
Millions of families across the globe still draw their daily water from rivers, lakes, or untreated surface sources.| Morocco World News
Fisheries teams across England respond as drought and prolonged dry weather puts aquatic life at risk. England’s driest start to the year since 1976 is severely impacting waterways. While Environment Agency fisheries officers work with partners to help fisheries prepare …| Creating a better place
Over the past 50 years, England has suffered lots of droughts - some of the more notable ones include 1975-76, 1989-92, 1995-96, 2004-06, 2011-12 and recently 2018, 2022 and 2025. But what does this mean, how does the Environment Agency …| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
Mayor Adams criticizes Trump’s stance on climate change, highlighting NYC’s commitment to environmental protection & strong climate action throughout the city.| amNewYork
Using data from Harmonized Landsat and Sentinel-2 (HLS), researchers developed a new algorithm to better monitor reservoir water levels in the contiguous U.S. The post Mapping Reservoirs for Better Water Management first appeared on Landsat Science.| Landsat Science
Guest blog from Dr David Tompkins, Chair of our Professional Practice and Development Committee (PPDC) Driving back through the Lincolnshire Wolds in July after months of dry weather was an interesting experience. It was raining – moderately – but there was a surprising quantity of standing water on the roads, making for hazardous conditions and […] The post The Role of Soils in Enhancing Resilience to Drought appeared first on British Society of Soil Science.| British Society of Soil Science
How fire and water managers can prepare.| High Country News
La EPA afirmó que los gases de efecto invernadero representan un riesgo para la salud pública. Sin embargo, la EPA de Trump quiere retractarse y derogar muchas de las normas que limitan la contaminación atmosférica.| Earthjustice
12 books on the art, science, economics, and ethics of agriculture| Yale Climate Connections
Earth’s air is getting thirstier — a desiccating phenomenon researchers say has increased the intensity of global droughts by 40 per cent over the past four decades. The post Western Canadian agriculture’s growing thirst appeared first on Grainews.| GrainewsWeather & Production Tips - Grainews
Forages Before Soil test at least once every three years and apply nutrients as outlined in OMAFA Publication 30: Guide to Forage Production. In perennial hay fields, establish species that tolerat…| Dairy and Beef Cattle Production
Explore the hidden caches of fresh water and the emerging threats to this vital resource as the planet changes.| Circle of Blue
Manitoba’s pea and soybean acres are suffering in drought-stricken regions like the Interlake. Dry conditions are stressing crops, fuelling pest pressure and slicing yield potential.| Manitoba Co-operator
Alberta Farmer columnist muses over the erratic precipitation trends around Alberta this summer.| Alberta Farmer Express
Cypress County declared a local state of agricultural disaster last week as drought conditions persist across patches of the Prairies.| Alberta Farmer Express
Even with 66% of the state in drought, Montana has seen far fewer acres burn than at this point last year. Experts weigh in on the factors contributing to this summer’s unusually mild fire season.| Montana Free Press
A severe drought in the Amazon is disrupting transportation, isolating communities, and putting wildlife at risk for survival. Indigenous peoples in the region are urging their governments to declare a climate emergency. El Niño, deforestation, and wildfires have combined to create dire conditions.| Rainforest Foundation US
Manitoba and the federal governement are teaming up to support Manitoba livestock producers who are being hit hard by drought conditions.| Grainews
What is the situation in England? The National Drought Group met today (15 July) and a drought was declared in the West and East Midlands. The region joins the north-west and Yorkshire which officially declared drought last month. Dry weather …| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
The post Morocco Doubles Down on Desalination Amid Worsening Drought appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
Industries pay $2.25 for a million litres of water, while residents are asked to conserve. Outdated water rates are hurting salmon & communities. Raising them could fund real solutions for watershed security.| Watershed Watch Salmon Society
Current situation Spring 2025 across England was the driest since 1893 with all areas receiving well below average rainfall. The dry spring has seen exceptionally low river flows experienced across northern and central England. Recent rainfall at the start of …| environmentagency.blog.gov.uk
It began in the wake of extreme flooding from Hurricane Helene and ended amid the onset of sunny summer weather. After spanning parts of all four seasons and all corners of the state at its peak, our latest drought in North Carolina is finally over. This week’s US Drought Monitor shows that the final sliver| North Carolina State Climate Office
Manitoba’s first hay cut of 2025 isn’t huge by initial counts, but things are worse farther west in the Prairies| Manitoba Co-operator
Kristy Peters Key words. mistletoe propagation, Regent Honeyeater, Long-flowered Mistletoe, Needle-leaf Mistletoe Introduction. Mistletoes are hemiparasitic plants that play essential ecological roles in various ecosystems worldwide. Mistletoe is a keystone resource for birds. Its fruits and flowers sustain dozens of … Continue reading →| EMR Project Summaries
Sometimes the things we fear most happen. For a corn farmer the thing they fear most is a prolonged drought during the silking stage of corn development. It is not uncommon to see this occur in a given region of North Carolina but it is rare when it happens statewide. After weeks without appreciable precipitation ...| corn.ces.ncsu.edu
Commercially available foliar fungicides (Table 1) were evaluated for their impact on disease and yield responses. Under favorable conditions for disease development (i.e., we … Continue Reading| Corn News - NC State Extension
Damage from Fungal Infections and Ear RotDrought can significantly impact corn production in several ways. Early-season drought can cause stunting, poor nodal root systems, re … Continue Reading| Corn News - NC State Extension
While we are seeing more rain, the drought has turned green corn plants into various shades of yellow and brown. However, there are a few other colors you may see in a field. … Continue Reading| Corn News - NC State Extension
Seventeen years ago, before Green Cover began as a small, on-farm business, Keith and Brian Berns had to find the...| Green Cover
The BBC’s recent coverage of the Environment Agency’s stark warning on England’s looming water shortage brings into sharp focus the need for urgent, sustained| Castle Water
May brought a wetter weather pattern and prevailing above-normal temperatures in North Carolina. With summer now upon us, we also look at outlooks for the Atlantic hurricane season.| North Carolina State Climate Office
Turns out, we're in drought conditions in North Dakota about as often as we're not. Jenny Schlecht reflects on that and how much we worry about drought really depends on timing.| Park Rapids Enterprise
The lingering drought in parts of the Prairies is changing the way some beef producers feed their cows.| Alberta Farmer Express
Using Landsat’s thermal imagery, researchers at Gallo Winery have been able to better understand vineyard water needs and optimize irrigation.| Landsat Science | A joint NASA/USGS Earth observation program.
After the drought of 2021, diversifying sources of winter feed in 2022 can help mitigate risk on-farm by taking advantage of the whole growing season to| Canadian Cattlemen
Turns out, we're in drought conditions in North Dakota about as often as we're not. Jenny Schlecht reflects on that and how much we worry about drought really depends on timing.| Alexandria Echo Press
Turns out, we're in drought conditions in North Dakota about as often as we're not. Jenny Schlecht reflects on that and how much we worry about drought really depends on timing.| Grand Forks Herald
The National Weather Service in Melbourne has released a drought update showing some short-term relief across east central Florida.| Space Coast Daily
April featured unseasonable warmth and an uncharacteristic lack of rain showers and severe weather. That has extended our drought with new impacts emerging last month.| North Carolina State Climate Office
The rain tap might slow to a trickle on the Canadian Prairies this summer. Long range forecasts in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta all expect little precipitation in coming months.| Manitoba Co-operator
The rain tap might slow to a trickle on the Canadian Prairies this summer. Long range forecasts in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta all expect little precipitation in coming months.| Alberta Farmer Express
This drought is the worst in four decades and is contributing to an alarming number of fires this year raging across multiple regions throughout the Amazon and posing a threat to Indigenous and local communities and some of the world’s most vital ecosystems.| Rainforest Foundation US
Toa55, Shutterstock Corey J. A. Bradshaw, Flinders University US President Donald Trump’s latest war on the climate includes withdrawing support for any research that mentions the word. He has also launched a purge on government websites hosting climate data, in an apparent attempt to make the evidence disappear. Yes, it’s bad, especially for US-based scientists. […]| ConservationBytes.com
On the fast track into spring, March remained mostly warm in North Carolina, with dry weather especially in the west. Low humidity, gusty winds, and ongoing drought combined to fuel more wildfires across the state.| North Carolina State Climate Office
All data from IMD| Visions of Hell
Marking World Water Day 2025, this compilation highlights top ten positive efforts made during last one year by village communities and women groups in India for restoration and protection of their…| SANDRP
Our weather this winter included evidence of the expected, including overall dry conditions, along with some surprises sprinkled in with the return of snow across the state for the first time in almost three years.| North Carolina State Climate Office
It is good to see that both BJP and Congress’s Sikkim state units have opposed the clearance, in addition to the opposition from Affected Citizens of Teesta and others. Even editorials in more than…| SANDRP
Western Canadian beef producers discuss how they're dealing with several years of drought.| Canadian Cattlemen
Increased numbers of preterm births, higher incidence of respiratory disease and death, and more children in hospitals are some of the stark health outcomes the world is facing from the impacts of extreme climate change. This morbid reality will devastate children’s health for generations without global action. Scientists have spent decades warning the world about theContinue reading "Quantifying how climate change degrades children’s health"| Global Ecology @ Flinders
January brought a rare run of cold weather that supported several rounds of snow. But with little other precipitation, drought continued expanding across the state last month.| North Carolina State Climate Office
While the groundwater greatly contributes to river baseflows during lean period, its role in flooding is miniscule comparatively with surface flows in Peninsular India. In North India the drying no…| SANDRP
This post is a summary of our recent Year in Review webinar. The recording from that event will be posted soon, and the presentation slides are now available.| North Carolina State Climate Office
Long-time Alberta cattle rancher discusses how he adjusts his grazing and feeding plans based on conditions.| Canadian Cattlemen
December started with snow and finished with heavy rain in the Mountains, sandwiching unseasonably warm spells that added to a near-record warm year. We also check on recent and possible upcoming snow events.| North Carolina State Climate Office
The Buddha nala pollution issue is decades long, but the current movement started about six months back. It is also heartening to know that even affected people from downstream, from Rajasthan have…| SANDRP
A steady stream of early-fall-like days made for a warm November, and despite returning rainfall, it was a dry month too. November wrapped up a fall defined by big rain events and background warmth.| North Carolina State Climate Office
It’s setting up to be a consequential winter for North Carolina, with the fate of a newly emerging drought, along with a potentially record-breaking “snow drought,” hanging in the balance.| North Carolina State Climate Office
This week there is some interesting news about a number of Urban rivers including Pune Rivers, Musi (Hyderabad), Chennai Rivers, Budha Dariya (Ludhiana), Gomti (Lucknow). All the news underlines so…| SANDRP
Coming off a soaking September, October offered a decidedly drier pattern, along with mostly warm temperatures. That has made for an unconventional start to fall across the state.| North Carolina State Climate Office
Whether it's grazing or finding feed for their herds in the winter, beef producers are asking how they can better prepare for drought.| Canadian Cattlemen
The fate of the state’s water depends on this election. For politicians and voters, it’s mostly an afterthought.| Arizona Mirror
Thinking about planting rye this fall, but worried it's too dry? Find out why farmers in some of the driest regions of the US are still planning to plant.| Green Cover
(Feature Image: File photo of Yettinahole Project. Source: Daijiworld) The Yettinahole project has seen protests and question marks right from the time when the project was proposed, none of them h…| SANDRP
August was wet for most of North Carolina thanks to Debby’s rainfall, while temperatures peaked in the final week of the month. That ended a roller coaster summer with extremes of all sorts. Doused by Debby, but Dry in the West Our August precipitation was dominated by Tropical Storm Debby’s contribution, which single-handedly made for| North Carolina State Climate Office
Last month started with more extreme heat, but a wetter pattern followed that brought improvements to our summer drought. Heat Continues in Early July Hot weather especially early in the month made for an overall warmer-than-normal July in North Carolina. The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports a preliminary statewide average temperature of 79.3°F,| North Carolina State Climate Office
This post first ran on January 26, 2012. Since then, we’ve continued to set records for the hottest year on record. | The Last Word On Nothing
Extreme heat hit home in June, with little rainfall throughout the month. That combination brought the rapid onset of drought conditions in North Carolina. Summer Sizzle Shows Up A boost from a late-month heat wave helped put our June temperatures well above normal. The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) reports a preliminary statewide average| North Carolina State Climate Office
What is causing the increase in drought and water scarcity in both countries? We could point at climate change as a main cause, due to higher temperatures and reduced rainfall. However, do water management, policies and human behaviour not play a bigger role? The post Summer of Drought: Lessons from Iran and Turkey? appeared first on Fanack Water.| Fanack Water
Now there has been some rain after six or seven weeks of drought, the river is back. It is remarkable what a difference four or five centimetres of water makes. Instead of the still pools of warm water, and the smell of slowly rotting weed, there is movement, sound, and flashes of light. The local … Continue reading About the river| Chris Routledge
Canadian Cattlemen field editor Melissa Bezan talks to Karin Schmid of the Alberta Beef Producers about toxic plants and drought. At the end of April, the| Canadian Cattlemen
It was a record wet March in parts of North Carolina, while the entire state experienced warm temperatures and the corresponding arrival of pollen season last month. Frequent Rains Roll Through Heavy rain especially at the coast fueled a wet March for the state. NCEI reports a preliminary statewide average precipitation of 5.45 inches, which| North Carolina State Climate Office
The long-awaited arrival of El Niño late last year helped our winter start with a splash, with multiple rain events across the state in December and January. But prevailing warm weather meant no snow for most areas, with the last flakes now a distant memory from more than two years ago.| North Carolina State Climate Office
Warm weather dominated last month, and so did dry conditions across much of the state. In light of those unseasonable stretches, we look at how early spring has settled in this year.| North Carolina State Climate Office
