Drought

Fatal agriculture accidents in Switzerland have increased in 2018 due to the summer heatwave.

Europe had its warmest August on record — the third month this year that has seen unprecedented temperatures.

The extreme temperatures and lack of rain is taking its toll on birds in Europe.

The German Agriculture Minister Julia Klöckner will announce today if farmers will receive compensation over losses due to extreme weather. Drought-hit German farmers are waiting to hear if they will receive the one billion Euro package called for by the German Farmers Association.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.