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Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low
The skeletal remains in Lake Mead include what appears to be a human jaw with teeth attached, a witness says.
August 19, 2026How soon will the drought be over?
Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week but is it enough to end the drought some regions are facing?
August 18, 2026'I have never seen the pond so low in 17 years'
James Herd, who works for Surrey Wildlife Trust, says everyone needs to prepare for extreme weather.
August 17, 2026UK PM Burnham announces more funding for drought-hit farmers - Reuters
UK PM Burnham announces more funding for drought-hit farmers Reuters
August 15, 2026Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
BBC Verify examines the impact of drought and extreme heat on western European rivers, fields and mountains.
August 15, 2026Start of England's community rugby season postponed
The Rugby Football Union delays the start of the community rugby season because of concerns about player welfare and pitch conditions affecting much of England.
August 14, 2026Danube river's low water levels reveal remains of WWII soldiers and motorcycle
A remarkably well-preserved motorcycle and identification tags were found alongside the bodies.
August 12, 2026Woman questions hosepipe ban while leak not fixed
Linda Kirby says she reported the leak in June.
August 10, 2026Puerto Rico rations water supplies due to intense drought
Hot weather and ageing infrastructure have led to the rationing, affecting hundreds of thousands of people.
August 9, 2026Europe's drought reveals medieval buildings, Nazi warships, mammoth remains and more - Reuters
Europe's drought reveals medieval buildings, Nazi warships, mammoth remains and more Reuters
August 7, 2026BBC Inside Science
The surprising science of how drought affects the health of our soils.
August 6, 2026Winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
Growers in the West of England search for new crops to grow in a changing climate.
August 6, 2026Indonesia’s salt fields bloom under drought from El Niño’s baking heat - Reuters
Indonesia’s salt fields bloom under drought from El Niño’s baking heat Reuters
August 6, 2026What's causing record high US beef prices?
The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but no-one is making more money.
August 5, 2026Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn
This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.
August 5, 2026Could heatwaves make your food shop more expensive?
As temperatures rise, the chillers might not be the only thing supermarkets are adjusting.
August 4, 2026Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
Low water levels in the Rhine, Danube and Po have curtailed the transport of goods and reduced electricity output.
August 3, 2026Beaver dams 'helping boost drought resilience'
Research shows beavers are creating more wetland areas since being reintroduced to the wild.
August 2, 2026England and Wales on course for driest July on record
Met Office records indicate England and Wales are likely to have had their driest July since records began 190 years ago.
July 31, 2026Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight
Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.
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Apparent human remains found in US reservoir as water levels hit record low
Water levels at Lake Mead have been dropping due to a drought Potential human remains, including a jaw with teeth still attached, have been recovered from the largest reservoir in the US, officials s
How soon will the drought be over?
Rain has returned to parts of the UK this week but after months of dry weather will it be enough to end the drought? It is the question many people are asking: when will the drought be over, and how
'I have never seen the pond so low in 17 years'
Meteorologists at Wisley have not recorded any rainfall for more than 50 days A pond near a Surrey gardens is at its lowest level for nearly two decades, a local wildlife charity has said. The pond
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Europe's scorched landscapes seen from space after summer heatwaves
The impact of the heat has been noticeable in satellite imagery The impact of this summer's extreme temperatures on western Europe can now be seen from space after successive heatwaves since May. Sa
Start of England's community rugby season postponed
England's community rugby season will start at least two weeks later because of drought conditions The Rugby Football Union has delayed the start of the community rugby season because of concerns abo
Danube river's low water levels reveal remains of WWII soldiers and motorcycle
A German army Wehrmacht motorcycle was found alongside the soldiers' bodies The bodies of two World War Two German soldiers have been found in Budapest's Danube river, due to record-low water levels
Woman questions hosepipe ban while leak not fixed
Linda Kirby has complained about a hosepipe ban, while a water leak remains unfixed in Braintree A woman has criticised Anglian Water for imposing a hosepipe ban while not fixing a water leak that sh
Puerto Rico rations water supplies due to intense drought
The US territory is facing major water shortages, which officials say are due to the weather Hundreds of thousands of people are going without running water for two days at a time in Puerto Rico, as
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The state of our substrate: What is drought doing to our soil?
Radio 4,·06 Aug 2026,·28 mins Available for 35 days Large parts of Europe are in the grip of drought. According to the UK Meteorological Office, last week was the UK's driest July on record. Katie F
Winemakers prosper but veg farms wilt in the drought
Grapes in this Somerset vineyard are thriving in the sunny dry conditions Until this year, Phil Collins, a Wiltshire vegetable farmer, had never had an overdraft. Six weeks without rain has scorched
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What's causing record high US beef prices?
With US beef prices soaring to record highs, you might think that South Dakota cattle rancher Eric Gropper would be celebrating. Yet while the cost of the meat in US supermarkets is now 12% higher, e
Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn
This year's harvest could be the worst on record as farmers warn the exceptionally dry spring and summer could lead to "shrinkflation" in UK supermarkets. England and Wales saw their driest July sinc
Could heatwaves make your food shop more expensive?
Fridges and freezers in some supermarkets have stopped working during heatwaves, but that is not the only worry for shoppers While this summer's hot and dry weather might be enjoyed by sunbathers, it
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe's rivers
The Rhine fell to its lowest ever levels at points in Germany and the Netherlands as heatwave conditions continue The River Rhine has fallen to record low levels in several locations in Germany and t
Beaver dams 'helping boost drought resilience'
An expert said beavers were helping to create more wetland areas since their reintroduction to the wild Beavers are helping to create wetland areas during dry and hot weather, according to a research
England and Wales on course for driest July on record
England and Wales are on course for their driest July since records began 190 years ago. The Met Office reports that England has seen just 5.6mm of rainfall up to 30 July – just 8% of its long-term m
Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight
Much of the country is looking particularly dry after a run of high temperatures - including the Isle of Portland (pictured) Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen be