The Guardian • 2026-08-14

Five reservoirs in England and Wales ‘exceptionally low’ as drought persists

Extreme heat and lack of rain threatening public water supply, with ‘real trouble’ predicted if autumn stays dry

CNBC • 2026-08-12

Scorching heat is straining Europe's nuclear power supplies — and prompting drastic measures

Heat and drought are curbing nuclear output across Europe, with Romania facing a possible reactor shutdown and France reducing generation.

CNBC • 2026-08-05

Europe is blowing up riverbeds as an extreme drought wreaks havoc on its economy

Severe drought is disrupting energy and freight across Europe as low Rhine and Danube levels raise risks for supply chains and economic growth.