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Europe’s dry riverbeds and scorched earth – in pictures
Severe drought and extreme heat across Europe have left riverbeds dry and landscapes scorched. Wildfires have spread across multiple countries as the continent endures an intense summer. Images show the stark impact on rivers, farmland and natural habitats, highlighting the growing consequences of climate-driven weather extremes affecting communities and ecosystems throughout the region.
When taps run dry in the Caribbean, it’s not enough to blame El Niño
Matched: climate
Caribbean nations are facing severe water shortages, with governments quick to blame El Niño. But experts argue climate change is amplifying the weather pattern's effects, warming land and seas beyond historical norms. The region's water infrastructure and storage capacity are also inadequate. Vulnerable Caribbean communities bear disproportionate consequences despite contributing little to global emissions driving these worsening conditions.
‘We cannot magic up more water’: the supply problems putting housing targets in England at risk
Council leaders in England warn that water scarcity and crumbling infrastructure are threatening the government's housebuilding targets, particularly in the east and south-east. With half the country declared in serious drought for a second consecutive year, the Environment Agency warns of serious economic and environmental consequences, and local leaders say new homes cannot be built without adequate water supply.
A strong El Niño spells more climate pain for the Philippines
Matched: climate
El Niño is intensifying concerns for the Philippines, a country already struggling with frequent climate disasters. Forecasters warn the weather phenomenon will bring more extreme conditions to the region, compounding existing vulnerabilities. The Philippines, which regularly faces typhoons, flooding, and drought, is already experiencing early effects of the pattern.