https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-west-is-in-droughtContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-west-is-in-droughthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-west-is-in-drought#u30868Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:56:48 +0000Extreme heat and drought are fueling destructive wildfires and ecological crises in the US West and Greece. In Washington state, 15 major wildfires have forced 60,000 people to evacuate and damaged hundreds of structures. Greece is battling approximately 220 agro-forest fires since July 27, including a blaze that destroyed over 100 homes northwest of Athens. Simultaneously, US wildlife officials are implementing routine fishing closures to protect trout in warming rivers following a dry winter. These conditions are coinciding with an increase in heat-wave days and expanding wildfire risk acros https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-west-is-in-droughthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-west-is-in-drought#u28961Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:10:42 +0000Record summer heat is causing lethal water temperatures in Western US rivers, leading to routine fishing closures to protect trout. In the UK, temperatures may exceed 32C on Monday despite forecasts of heavy rain in some areas for next week. These conditions follow a period of exceptionally serious drought across half of England and federal plans to restrict water use from the Colorado River. Both regions continue to face extreme heat and water scarcity that threaten local ecosystems and infrastructure.Why it mattersProlonged drought in the UK and US West has pushed water levels to critical lo https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-west-is-in-droughthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-west-is-in-drought#u28061Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:55:49 +0000Half of England, including London, is officially in an exceptionally serious drought following a period of hot and dry weather. Rivers are drying up and temperatures are expected to reach 34C. In the United States, a new federal plan for the drought-stricken Colorado River may require three states to cut water use. The UK is currently on the brink of breaking a 50-year drought record, leading to wildfire alerts and warnings against using disposable BBQs.Why it mattersPersistent heatwaves in Europe and long-term water scarcity in the American West are straining infrastructure and natural resour