Anglian Water has enacted its first hosepipe ban in 10 years due to persistent hot and dry weather in the East of England. The restrictions, starting Saturday, aim to conserve water supplies and protect the environment. Cambridge Water also introduced a ban, its first in 30 years.
The Aspen Acres fire, southwest of Denver, has forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed over 160 structures. Driven by erratic winds and intensified by dry weather, the wildfire is 0% contained and has spread to 115 square miles.
Wildfires are sweeping through southern France, scorching 1,210 hectares, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions from Europe's recent heatwave. Hundreds of firefighters and water-bomber aircraft are deployed, with the largest blaze in Aude destroying 900 hectares. Authorities are racing to contain the fires, with no casualties reported.
A wildfire in northern Greece near Thessaloniki has killed two people, injured one woman, and left a 12-year-old child missing. Strong winds fanned the blaze, leading to the evacuation of Liti village, while authorities deploy significant resources to contain the 5km-long forest fire.
Three firefighters died battling wildfires along the Utah-Colorado border, with nearly 3 million acres burned in the US this year, exceeding the 10-year average, amid a harsh wildfire season exacerbated by climate change.
El Niño has brought frost and drought to Papua New Guinea's Highlands, destroying crops and threatening food security for up to 3 million people. Oxfam PNG reports severe food shortages and water issues, with the government urging preparedness.
Wildfires, fueled by extreme heat and dry, windy conditions, are burning across the Western U.S. Utah's Iron Fire forced the evacuation of Eureka, while Arizona saw evacuations near Sedona. Heat has also claimed lives in the Grand Canyon.
Several wildfires are burning across the Western US due to extreme heat and dry, windy conditions. Utah's Iron Fire forced the evacuation of Eureka, while Arizona and Colorado also face significant blazes. Extreme heat has also led to fatalities in the Grand Canyon.
The U.S. Forest Service has surpassed its hiring targets for wildland firefighters this summer, with 11,550 seasonal staff ready. This comes as Western states face historically dry conditions and fast-moving wildfires, raising concerns among state officials about the impact of recent federal staff downsizing.
The UK is set for a significant warm-up this week, with temperatures potentially reaching 30C in some areas, particularly England and Wales. This shift follows a period of cooler, unsettled weather and is attributed to high pressure building across Europe, bringing sunshine and dry conditions.
Australian cattle producers face challenges stocking up on cottonseed, a vital feed, due to slower production and rising costs amid drought fears and an impending El Niño. Supply is tight for this year, with significant concerns for 2027.
Australia braces for an unusually warm winter, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting warmer-than-average temperatures nationwide. El Niño is likely to contribute to drier conditions in the south-east and south-west, though the snow season is not entirely written off.
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar has been disqualified from qualifying at the Miami Grand Prix after stewards found his car’s floor exceeded the reference volume defined by 2026 regulations by two millimeters. The 21-year-old Frenchman, who posted the ninth quickest time, will start from the back of the grid in 22nd place. Red Bull accepted the decision, admitting a breach of the technical regulations. Meanwhile, Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli claimed pole position, beating Max Verstappen by a narrow margin.
Water users in part of the Murray-Darling Basin are anxious that a proposal to protect their interests during droughts has been abandoned, as the dry conditions continue to worsen.
