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The Rhine in Cologne, Germany. (AP Photo)

‘The worst in 500 years’: Europe’s great drought, explainedSubscriber Only

August 25, 2022 23:17 IST

Europe drought explained: Legendary rivers have been reduced to shallow streams, hitting power generation. After the record-breaking summer heat, 2022 may be the worst drought year in Europe in 500 years. China, US too are facing drought.

In this aerial photo released by China's Xinhua News Agency, water flows through chanels in the lake bed of Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake, in eastern China's Jiangxi Province, Monday, Aug. 22, 2022. (Via AP)

Explained: How China is dealing with a record heatwave and severe droughtSubscriber Only

August 24, 2022 16:19 IST

The record-breaking temperatures and severe drought have dented energy and water supplies for millions across China and stoked fears of an economic downturn. Here is how China is dealing with the climate crisis.

Members of the public stand on what was an ancient packhorse bridge exposed by low water levels at Baitings Reservoir in Yorkshire as record high temperatures are seen in the UK, Ripponden, England, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Drought declared in parts of England: What does it mean?

August 24, 2022 16:19 IST

The government formally declared parts of England to be in drought on Friday as the country faces a period of prolonged hot and dry weather. Where has a drought been declared, and what happens when a drought is declared?

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