Latest Droughts News
Drought is parching the world's largest man-made lake, stripping Zambia of its electricity
LAKE KARIBA, Zambia (AP) — Tindor Sikunyongana is trying to run a welding business which these days means buying a diesel generator with costly fuel he can't always afford. Like everyone in Zambia, Sikunyongana is facing a daily struggle to find and afford electricity during a...
The world's rivers faced the driest year in three decades in 2023, the UN weather agency says
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. weather agency is reporting that 2023 was the driest year in more than three decades for the world's rivers, as the record-hot year underpinned a drying up of water flows and contributed to prolonged droughts in some places. The World Meteorological...
Drought has dried a major Amazon River tributary to its lowest level in over 122 years
MANAUS, Brazil (AP) — One of the Amazon River’s main tributaries has dropped to its lowest level ever recorded, Brazil’s geological service said Friday, reflecting a severe drought that has devastated the Amazon rainforest and other parts of the country. The level of the Negro...
Canada ending its NHL title drought? AP predicts the Stanley Cup champion and top award winners
The NHL season begins in Prague, makes a stop in Finland in November and there are more than 1,200 games to be played around North America. The Florida Panthers raise their first Stanley Cup championship banner and the Utah Hockey Club plays its first game since moving from Arizona...
Utah Hockey Club hopes to reward new city by ending long playoff drought
Utah Hockey Club Last season: 36-41-5, did not make the playoffs. COACH: André Tourigny (89-131-26 over 3 seasons with the Arizona Coyotes). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 8 vs. Chicago. DEPARTURES: F Jason Zucker, D J.J. Moser, D Mathew Dumba. ...
In India, warming climate pressures scientists to keep developing tougher seeds
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Unpredictable rains and increasing heat aren't just making life more difficult for the people of Rayanpet, a village in India's arid south. They're also taking a toll on the thousands of acres of rice grown here. “We used to know when it would rain and for...
Detroit Red Wings have fresh faces in effort to end franchise-record 8-year postseason drought
DETROIT RED WINGS Last season: 41-32-9, missed playoffs for franchise-record eighth straight season. COACH: Derek Lalonde (76-69-19 in two seasons). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 10 vs. Pittsburgh. DEPARTURES: C Robby Fabbri, D Shayne Gostisbehere,...
Buffalo Sabres bring back Lindy Ruff to provide structure in bid to end 13-year playoff drought
Buffalo Sabres Last season: 39-37-6, extended NHL-worst playoff drought to a 13th season. COACH: Lindy Ruff, hired April 22. (571-432-84 and 78 ties over 16 seasons with three teams, including previous stint in Buffalo). SEASON OPENER: Oct. 4 vs. New...
Tigers clinch AL wild card with 4-1 win over White Sox, ending decade-long postseason drought
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Tigers, the hottest team in baseball the last several weeks, earned an American League wild card berth Friday night to end a decade-long postseason drought. “This team is pretty dangerous,” Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said....
Brazilian lake shocks park visitors with its bright green transformation
SAO PAULO (AP) — The lake in Sao Paulo’s iconic Ibirapuera Park has turned green in recent weeks, as Brazil grapples with a historic drought, both amusing and alarming parkgoers. Its verdant color stems from a combination of an algal bloom, abundant nutrients, high temperatures...
