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Heat, hardship and horrible harvests: Europe's drought explained

We take an in-depth look at the origins of Europe's drought, how much climate change is a factor and what is being done to tackle it.

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Eastern Australia hit by worst drought in living memory

The worst drought in living memory is sweeping parts of eastern Australia, with farmers in some cases culling cattle and sheep they can no longer afford to keep. Record low levels of rainfall have affected large areas of grazing and crop land.

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Europe briefing: Five stories to know about today

Follow our live updates on key stories across Europe and beyond.

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Farmers battle heat and dust across Europe

Swiss farmers call in the army to help airlift water to thirsty cattle.

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Australia

New South Wales drought worst in living memory

Agricultural output in Australia is predicted to fall as farmers in New South Wales struggle to cope with the worst drought in living memory

World News

Some farmers face bankrupcy over devastated harvests

A European-wide drought is devastating harvests leading to warnings about possible food price increases

Spain

Temperatures in Spain and Portugal could break all-time Europe record

Scorching temperatures could surpass 48 degrees Celsius, breaking an all-time Europe record.

Australia

Heatwave deaths to soar dramatically, global study finds

Deaths caused by severe heatwaves will increase dramatically in tropical and subtropical regions, followed closely by Australia, Europe and the United States. From 2031 onwards there could be a 471% increase in fatalities in three Australian cities - Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

Denmark

These pictures put northern Europe’s heatwave in perspective

Newly-released images from space have highlighted the effects of this month’s heatwave on parts of northern Europe.

World News

The record breaking heatwave that is gripping northern Europe

Northern Europe is reeling under record-high temperatures, that has led to heatwave conditions.

Sweden

Wildfires rage in Arctic Circle as Sweden calls EU for help

Sweden has called for emergency assistance from its partners in the European Union to help fight wildfires, which have broken out across a wide range of its territory and prompted evacuations.

South Africa

Cape Town prepares for ‘Day Zero’

South Africa’s most popular tourist city is running out of water.

Climate Now

Climate update: January 2018

Europe 2 degrees warmer than average, widespread flooding and alpine snowfall. Antarctica 2nd lowest sea ice coverage on record

South Africa

Midnight queues in Cape Town as water crisis deepens

Residents and visitors are restricted to 50 litres a day, amid the South African city's worst drought in a century

South Africa

Cape Town struggling to cope with worst drought in a century

And the South African city's tourism industry could also take a hit

South Africa

Water crisis grips Cape Town, South Africa, after drought stretching y

Based on current projections, "Day Zero" is forecast for April 12, according to officials. That would make Cape Town the world's first major city to run dry.

South Africa

Cape Town faces end to home-piped water in April as drought crisis dee

Critics warn standpipes being erected around city may not be able to cope with demand.

Climate Now

A year of extremes: 2017 hottest year ever recorded

Hurricanes, deadly floods, drought and wildfires across the world as global temperatures hit new highs

Portugal

Drought hits Portugal's honeybees

There is little of Portugal's agricultural sector that hasn't been affected by the country's ongoing drought - and honey production is no exception.

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