Somalia Somalia: severe drought puts millions of people at risk of famine Severe drought has placed millions of people at risk of famine in the horn of Africa. Euronews speaks to Karl Schembri from the Norwegian Refugee Council. 13/08/2022
world news The most striking images from this week's top stories Here is our selection of the most striking photographs that hit the headlines this week. 12/08/2022
United Kingdom UK drought: Which areas have warnings after latest alert? The UK's Environment Agency issued a rare drought alert after a long period of little or no rainfall, and scorching hot summer temperatures. 12/08/2022
United Kingdom UK officially declares drought as millions face hosepipe ban Millions of people face water usage restrictions in the UK after a drought was officially declared across large parts of the country. 12/08/2022
world news Mass fish die-off in German Polish river worries conservationists Dead fish have littered the banks of the Oder River in Poland and Germany, prompting conservationists to call on government authorities to investigate. 11/08/2022
Climate Shocking photos show impact of drought on Europe’s life-giving rivers From the Loire to the Danube, dried-out rivers are jeopardising Europe's trade, transport, energy and wildlife. 11/08/2022
Uncovering Europe UK farmers' fields dry out amid heatwave and drought Here is a look at how the UK heatwave is impacting farmers. 11/08/2022
Europe News Desperate for water: European drought crisis in pictures France, Italy, Spain, Serbia, Hungary and beyond -- this selection of photographs shows the European countries struggling with the shortage of water. 11/08/2022
Germany Rhine river so low cargo ships might not get through, say officials The Rhine is one of Germany's key water routes for transporting goods, and vessels with bigger drafts might not be able to use the river if levels continue to fall. 10/08/2022
France Salt farmers emerge as reluctant winners of Europe's severe drought As Europe suffers its most severe drought in decades, one group has emerged as a reluctant winner of the extreme conditions. 10/08/2022
Europe News Europe's drought could be the worst in 500 years, warns researcher "Just to give you an idea the 2018 drought was so extreme that, looking back at least the last 500 years, there were no other events similar to the drought of 2018, but this year I think it is really worse than 2018." 10/08/2022
no comment France drought: Loire river so low it can be crossed on foot With an early heatwave in June and an unusually hot and dry month of May, the bed of the Loire has reached a lower level than usual, so much so that the river can be crossed on foot in certain places. 09/08/2022
no comment Surviving on berries: Kenya's Purapul people face starvation In the dust bowl of Kenya's drought-stricken north, the people of Purapul are edging closer to starvation, surviving on nothing but wild berries as their children waste away from hunger. 08/08/2022
world news How is Europe tackling unprecedented water shortages? Countries across Europe are taking emergency measures as water levels hit new lows and temperatures continue to soar. 08/08/2022
Italy Watch: WWII bomb revealed by Italy drought is safely detonated The bomb was found by fishermen on the banks of the River Po, which has all but dried up in the valley's worst drought for 70 years. 08/08/2022
Portugal Portugal sets July heat record as severe drought continues Some 45% of mainland Portugal is in “extreme drought”, while only 3mm of rain fell during July. 05/08/2022
Climate Kenya drought crisis: ‘I pray we get rain by the mercy of God’ Four consecutive failed rainy seasons have caused crippling food insecurity and malnutrition in Kenya. 05/08/2022
Europe News Over 100 French towns without drinking water amid 'historic drought' France's prime minister has created an emergency crisis cell to address the country's "worst ever drought". 05/08/2022
Living How to save water: 11 unusual ways to use less during droughts Water is likely to be limited for decades to come so don’t rely on restrictions to tell you when you should be saving the life-giving liquid 05/08/2022
Italy 'Tragic situation': Rice paddies dry up in Italy amid record drought The future of Italian risotto in the Po Valley is in peril as paddy fields dry up and turn salty amid a historic drought. 05/08/2022
France French vineyards suffering from severe drought in some regions The driest July since 1959 is forcing vine growers in some regions of France to ask for special permission to irrigate their vineyards 04/08/2022
Climate Extreme drought: Some Europeans now only have 4 hours of water a day People across Europe are feeling the consequences of record breaking temperatures and unusually low levels of rainfall. 04/08/2022
no comment Firefighters battle blaze in Bosnia Volunteer firefighters battle a brush fire in Hutovo, on the outskirts of Neum, the only Bosnian town on the Adriatic coast. 04/08/2022
Europe News France faces third heatwave of the summer amid severe drought There are water restrictions in several southern European countries due to drought. 03/08/2022
Portugal Hundreds of firefighters battle huge forest fire near Lisbon Local residents, including 30 people from a retirement home, had to be evacuated to safety as the fire approached. 01/08/2022
euronews WITNESS Feeling the heat: the cost of Italy's worst drought in decades A lack of rain linked to climate change has led to Italy's worst drought in 70 years. Euronews' Julian Gomez visited three of north Italy's most badly affected regions to see for himself both the economic and environmental cost. 29/07/2022
