Droughts

UN warns possibly strong El Nino could push global temperatures higher

The El Nino weather phenomenon is seen exacerbating drought and heavy rainfall across the globe.

Europe heatwave ‘brutal reminder’ of climate change’s impact, says UN

France (above) and Britain have reported their hottest ever May days this week.

ST Explains

What is a ‘Godzilla’ El Nino, and how could it affect Singapore?

Reduced rainfall and increasingly dry conditions have triggered the emergence of fire hotspots since as early as February across the fire-prone provinces of Riau, the Riau Islands, and Central Kalimantan.

Malaysia plans cloud seeding for drought-hit ‘rice bowl’

A worker carries rice saplings to plant in a paddy field in Sekinchan, Malaysia's Selangor state, on Sept 30, 2021.

Warm, wild weather puts Europe on storm and drought watch in May

Unusually mild conditions are forecast to build in northern and central Europe in early May.

Wood penalty hands Forest win over Villa in Europa League semi first leg

Soccer Football - UEFA Europa League - Semi Final - First Leg - Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - April 30, 2026 Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood scores their first goal from the penalty spot Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

North Korea faces severe drought: State media

State media KCNA said workers are "concentrating all efforts on protecting early-season crops from the drought".

Indonesia’s firefighters braced for a dry year – and they are short of cash

Officials in charge of forest and land firefighting are already requesting additional funds from their respective provincial coffers

El Nino set to return as early as May, impacting global weather patterns

El Nino weather conditions have a warming effect on the global climate, causing droughts in some regions.

Drought deepens hunger in northern Kenya as aid cuts bite

A member of the indigenous Turkana Nilotic community drinks water after arriving at a food distribution centre by the World Food Programme (WFP) following a prolonged dry spell, below-average rainfall causing food insecurity, water scarcity, and livestock losses; to reduce the impact of the ongoing drought situation, providing timely access to nutritious food to the population, at the Kenya Oil village near Lodwar in Turkana County, Kenya February 17, 2026. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.