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Italy

Vatican turns off fountains amid Italy drought

Pope Francis is showing solidarity as Rome faces the prospect of water rationing

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

Bolivia

Bolivia's once second largest lake completely dry

Bolivia’s once second largest lake is now completely dry after the worst drought in a quarter of a century.

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.

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Bolivia

Bolivia declares national emergency amid worst drought in 25 years

Bolivia’s government has declared a national emergency due to a lack of water as it suffers the worst drought in 25 years.

Croatia

Drought threatens Croatia olive harvest

A prolonged drought in Croatia is threatening this year’s olive crop.

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

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

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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

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

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

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

Ethiopia

Plea for cash as Ethiopia battles one of its worst droughts in decades

More than 450 million euros needs to be raised by the end of next month to help Ethiopia through critical food shortages. That is the warning from

Poland

Poland to pay millions in compensation to drought affected farms

Poland will pay more than 500 million zloty (118 million euros) in compensation to farmers who lost crops due to drought. Authorities estimate that

USA

California wildfires: Thousands told to flee as 'Rocky' ravages drought-parched terrain

California continues to be ravaged by wildfires. More than 13,000 people have been urged to flee their homes. Cooler weather has given some relief

USA

Northern California 'Rocky Fire' blazes out of control

A brushfire burning out of control in northern California has forced the evacuation of at least 500 people from their homes. Nicknamed the “Rocky

USA

Political accusations fly over record Californian drought

A record drought in California is under the political spotlight, with a likely Republican presidential contender hitting out at environmentalists

USA

California rations water during worst droughts on record

The US state of California is introducing mandatory water restrictions in the face of record-breaking drought. State Governor Jerry Brown has

Brazil

Drought concerns force Brazil to cancels carnivals

A host of cities in Brazil have been forced to cancel their carnivals amid concerns over an ongoing drought. In a country known for sunshine and

Focus

Mauritania: Water crisis in Nouakchott