Now playing Next Next Series Creating the perfect tomato In this edition of Futuris, we’re off to northern Israel, to meet scientists working on a European project aimed at developing the perfect tomato: it would require 90 % less irrigation than ordinary v 18/09/2017
Now playing Next Spain The devastating and surprising effects of Spain’s drought Spain is suffering its worst drought in decades, with reservoirs at 43 percent capacity. 04/09/2017
Now playing Next Somalia One of the 'worst droughts in living memory' - two years without rain in Baidoa, Somalia is affecting millions 27/08/2017
Now playing Next Spain Spain's longest river at risk of drying up The longest river in the Iberian peninsula is on the verge of drying up completely thanks to a combination of Spain’s current drought and inadequate water transfer planning 15/08/2017
Now playing Next Italy Extreme weather hits Europe - scientists blame climate change From intense heat waves to severe flooding, Europe is a continent of extremes at the moment. Severe weather conditions have caused mayhem and destruction in many countries. 29/07/2017
Now playing Next Italy Vatican switches off fountains and prays for rain in drought-hit Italy Water reserves in Rome are so low that local authorities said they may be forced to introduce water rationing, by closing household taps for as long as eight hours a day. 25/07/2017
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Now playing Next World Reality of the worst drought since 1945 peaking in parts of Africa The Horn of Africa is facing its third consecutive year of drought causing thirst and hunger, decimating livestock, destroying livelihoods, spreading disease and triggering large scale population move 17/03/2017
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Now playing Next Bolivia Bolivia's severe water shortage triggers national emergency Bolivia’s government has declared a national emergency because of a water shortage as it suffers the worst drought in 25 years. 23/11/2016
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Now playing Next Croatia Drought threatens Croatia olive harvest A prolonged drought in Croatia is threatening this year’s olive crop. 22/08/2016
Now playing Next Zimbabwe Zimbabwe puts its wild animals up for sale Zimbabwe’s government has said it is ready to sell its wildlife. People with money and space are being asked to buy animals in a bid to save them 11/05/2016
Now playing Next Zimbabwe Four million people face hunger from Zimbabwe drought The number of people facing hunger in Zimbabwe due to drought has risen from three to four million, according to estimates. The UN children’s agency 02/05/2016
Now playing Next no comment Water festival spurts into life despite drought A water festival kicked off in Thailand on Wednesday – despite the country facing its worst drought in decades. The extravaganza, called Songkran 13/04/2016
Now playing Next Ethiopia Ethiopia and UN appeal for help to feed 10.2 million people The government of Ethiopia and the United Nations have asked for help to feed more than 10.2 Ethiopians. A long-standing drought has led to 07/03/2016
Now playing Next Somalia Crisis call for Ethiopia as food aid due to run out soon The worst drought to hit Ethiopia in 50 years is about to become a crisis according to the charity Save the Children . It is warning that emergency 10/02/2016
Now playing Next Zimbabwe State of disaster declared in drought-ridden Zimbabwe A severe drought has hit Zimbabwe, leading President Robert Mugabe to declare a state of disaster in most rural parts of the country. The government 05/02/2016