Drought

Gateway of India in Mumbai during monsoon season with cloudy skies and wet ground.

April 9, 2026

Weather

India Monsoon 2026 Forecast: El Niño Pushes Drought Risk to 30% as August–September Rains Face Deficit

India Monsoon 2026: El Niño Threatens August–September Rainfall | KarmActive Monsoon 2026 El Niño Is Returning — And India’s August–September Rains Are Already Under Threat Skymet forecast: 94% of LPA • El

A business leader speaking with attendees at the World Economic Forum in Davos, photographed during the FT CNBC Nightcap 2016.

Europe·News·UK·Water

Tanker Ban Imposed After Billionaire Schwarzman’s Estate Gets Water During Driest Spring in 100 Years

The drought-parched lawns of Hampshire tell a story of water allocation during scarcity. Southern Water has banned tanker operators from extracting water from its standpipes after discovering water deliveries to Conholt Park, the Wiltshire estate owned by financial magnate Stephen

September 12, 2025

100% of Arizona Under Drought Now Faces Hurricane Lorena’s Moisture: NHC Warns ‘Flash Flood Risk’ Through Friday

Climate·News·USA·Weather

As of 5:00 AM MST Wednesday, Hurricane Lorena sits 105 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph.

Rio Grande Dries Up as Reservoirs Plummet to 4% Capacity

Conservation·Nature·USA·Water

Today in Albuquerque, the Rio Grande has run dry for the third time in just four years. The cracked riverbed offers a stark picture

Wildfire smoke drifting over a Mediterranean coastal town with hills and sea under hazy skies, southern Europe, August 2025.

Climate·Disaster·Europe·News·Weather

Europe Battles 409,000+ Hectare Inferno: Heat, Drought and 70km/h Winds Create “Perfect Storm”

The air across southern Europe hangs heavy with smoke this summer as wildfires torch hundreds of thousands of hectares. A combination of extreme heat, bone-dry vegetation, and strong winds has created what

Karmactive Team

August 13, 2025

Forest Drought Defense Photo Source: Christina Hackmann

Climate·Forest

Mixed Forest Drought Defense: Beech-Douglas Fir Pairing Outperforms Spruce by Accessing Deeper Water Sources

Forests are facing longer dry spells as climate change intensifies. A University of Göttingen study reveals how three important tree species develop different tactics for surviving when water becomes scarce. Scientists examined

Govind Tekale

June 24, 2025

Nature·Plant Life

Plant Roots Respond to Drought in Hours Through ROS Signals, Could Transform Crop Resilience

British scientists have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that explains how plant roots rapidly respond to drought conditions, potentially opening new paths for developing water-efficient crops crucial for future food security. Researchers

Govind Tekale

June 17, 2025

Conservation·Marine Life

Edwards Aquifer Recovery Plan: 7 Endangered Species, 44% Water Cuts, and a 65-Year Timeline

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has finalized a recovery plan for seven rare species that call the Edwards Aquifer home. Announced on June 11, 2025, this plan maps out how

Govind Tekale

June 12, 2025

Latest

Atmospheric Thirst Worsens Droughts 40% Globally: Air Demands More Water as Planet Warms

Even when it rains, the world is getting drier. This isn’t a paradox – it’s the alarming reality revealed by groundbreaking research published in Nature. Scientists have discovered that the atmosphere’s increasing

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Karmactive Staff

June 9, 2025

Fertilizer helps grasslands grow strong, Photo Source: Binghamton University

Plant Life

Fertilizer Helps Grasslands Resist 19% Drought Damage and Grow 24% More in Global Trial

Fertilizer does more than make plants grow bigger. It can also help them survive drought, according to new research spanning 26 grassland sites across nine countries. The study shows that while drought

Govind Tekale

May 28, 2025

Australia·News·Weather

Sydney Dust Storm Sends PM10 Over 900 as Air Quality Crashes and Visibility Falls to 300 Meters

A massive dust storm hit Sydney and large parts of New South Wales on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, turning the sky a strange yellow-brown color and making it hard to breathe for

Govind Tekale

May 27, 2025

News·UK·Water

Yorkshire Reservoirs Fall Below Critical Levels as Water Demand Climbs by 60 Million Litres Daily

Yorkshire Water warns of possible hosepipe bans without significant rainfall by May’s end, as the region experiences its driest spring since 1852. Reservoirs and rivers across Yorkshire have fallen to “below critical

Karmactive Staff

May 20, 2025

Wild Strawberries. Photo Source: James McNally (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Agriculture·News·UK

British Strawberry Size Hits 50g with 20% Growth After Ideal Weather Sparks 200 Ton Harvest Surge

British strawberry lovers are in for a treat this season. Growers across the UK are harvesting strawberries up to 20% larger than usual, with some berries weighing as much as 50 grams

Govind Tekale

May 19, 2025

Representative Image. Seagulls on Shore. Photo Source: Mr Alex Photography (Pexels)

Climate·Europe·Wildlife

UK Wildlife Populations Plummet by 73% Amid Climate Change and Drought Threats

The natural rhythms of British wildlife are experiencing major disruption as climate change continues to alter seasonal patterns, with some species showing alarming declines while others show signs of recovery in specific

Govind Tekale

December 31, 2024

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