Drought - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jan 1, 2018 · Drought is a prolonged dry period in the natural climate cycle that can occur anywhere in the world. It is a slow-onset disaster characterized by the lack of precipitation, resulting in a water …
Drought - USDA
5 days ago · The U.S. Drought Monitor is a weekly map of drought conditions jointly by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) , USDA and the National Drought Mitigation Center …
Drought: What to know about this global risk affecting billions
Aug 14, 2025 · The impacts of drought are wide-ranging, from devastating crops to slowing down the worldwide flow of trade. Here's what to know about this global risk.
In support of these drought monitoring activities, the USDA Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) World Agricultural Outlook Board (WAOB) developed the Agriculture in Drought (AgInDrought) product to …
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Biden-Harris Administration Invests Up to
Aug 9, 2024 · WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Biden-Harris Administration Invests Up to $400 Million to Address Drought, Conserve Water through Production of Water-Saving Commodities
Biden-Harris Administration Invests Up to $400 Million to ... - USDA
Aug 1, 2024 · Biden-Harris Administration Invests Up to $400 Million to Address Drought, Conserve Water through Production of Water-Saving Commodities
Drought fuelling food insecurity, and other nature news
Jul 8, 2025 · This round-up contains some of the key nature and climate news from the past week. Top stories: The global impact of drought; Outcomes from the UN's development summit; BRICS leaders …
5 unexpected impacts of drought in Europe
Aug 19, 2022 · 3. Drought impacts electricity generation In the midst of an energy crisis, drought is also putting pressure on the power supply. Hydropower generation, which relies on water to produce …
USDA to Provide $1 Billion to Livestock Producers Impacted by …
May 29, 2025 · “The Department of Agriculture is stepping up to support livestock producers by expediting disaster payments when drought and wildfires strike. Under President Trump’s leadership, …
Drought at the Panama Canal disrupts global trade - The World …
Aug 22, 2023 · Drought is creating long queues at the Panama Canal, causing shipping disruptions and highlighting the impact the climate crisis is having on global trade.