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How wildfires are scorching France’s wine industry
Europe’s largest wine exporter is already battling a cocktail of crises from heatwaves to lower sales.
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June and July hottest on record in Western Europe, monitor says
The Copernicus Climate Change Service says historically low rainfall has worsened the situation in several countries.
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Submerged Indonesian village re-emerges as drought lowers water levels
Drone footage shows the remains of a submerged village re-emerging from Indonesia’s Karian Reservoir after a drought.
Published On 8 Aug 2026
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Puerto Rico rations water as severe drought leaves reservoirs depleted
Puerto Rico is beginning 48-hour water rationing for more than 180,000 households as severe drought depletes reservoirs.
Published On 8 Aug 2026
Central Europe sees record temperatures as heatwave continues
Record-breaking temperatures in Slovakia and Austria as Italy places all of its 27 major cities on highest heat alert.
Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures during record drought
Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez says she does not know how long the rationing measures will remain in place.
US arrests suspect over Spokane wildfire as tens of thousands flee blaze
The suspect previously went to prison for killing his father.
Hungary plans to shut down only nuclear power plant amid drought
Officials say they must shut down nation’s sole nuclear plant as record-low Danube water levels disrupt reactor cooling.
US proposes cuts to Colorado River use for Arizona, California and Nevada
The proposal comes as the river faces a historic water shortage, with reservoirs reaching levels not seen since 1957.
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Why is Uganda experiencing a food crisis?
At least 19 people have died of starvation in the country and 1.5 million are at risk of malnutrition, experts warn.
Macron holds crisis meeting of French Cabinet as blaze approaches Bordeaux
The situation in France is currently stable, authorities say, but another heatwave is on the way.
