The Cottonwood Fire burned 150 square miles in Utah, destroying parts of a ski resort. Experts link the blaze to drought and climate change, with containment expected by mid-August.
India recorded its driest June in a decade, threatening kharif crops like rice and soybeans. The government says grain stockpiles are adequate to prevent shortages.
A biodegradable polymer spray developed in Western Australia captures moisture from the air and delivers it to crop seeds, offering drought-proofing for farmers facing declining rainfall.
New research shows elephants move closer to humans when droughts last months, not weeks. Find out how prolonged dry spells reshape elephant behavior and raise conflict risks.