For over 50 years these statements have reported on the extent and severity of dry conditions across Australia through drought maps showing areas of rainfall deficiencies. The Drought Statement ...

It is unusual for severe drought to hit the major cropping areas of southwestern and southeastern Australia in the same year. Map: A peak dry period, with below-average to record-low rainfall across ...

Cities in the Northeast experienced record-breaking drought conditions in the second half of 2024 after a hot, dry summer in many areas. Wildfires broke out in several states that rarely see them.

La Niña has made a long-awaited return, cooling the Pacific and stirring up global weather patterns. This natural climate ...

A new study looking at the nation’s healthiest cities has turned up some surprising results. Use our interactive map to ...

“ Tropical regions are home to rich biodiversity and diverse ecosystems, including vital natural land types such as forests. There is a more consistent consensus that temperature increases in tropical ...

Background: Drought-resistant varieties are an important way to address the conflict between wheat’s high water demand and the scarcity of water resources in the North China Plain (NCP). Drought ...

The first day of February will shift toward warmer temperatures after the drought was broken mere days ago. The National Weather Service recorded 0.01 inches of rain, the minimum measurable amount, ...

La Niña is a part of the El Niño southern oscillation, a climate fluctuation that slowly sloshes vast bodies of water and ...