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CM writes to Centre on releasing drought relief

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged the Centre to expedite the process to ensure early release of funds from NDRF which would then facilitate timely disbursement of input subsidy and relief to the distressed farmers of the State.

The Hindu

Centre does not seem to be serious about drought relief in State, says Minister

Minister Patil criticizes Union gov't for lack of drought relief in Belagavi, Karnataka. He urges BJP MPs to convince Union gov't to support farmers. State gov't declared all taluks as drought-hit & released funds for drinking water works. Cabinet decided to allow all willing workers to get work under MGNREGA.…

The Hindu

Human health at 'grave risk' from climate inaction, major report warns

More people are getting sick and dying from extreme heat, drought and other climate impacts, an international team of experts warned on Wednesday.

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Rohit Sharma urges India to retain same mindset for World Cup semi-final

The host nation are highly fancied to end their decade-long trophy drought.

The Independent UK

Worsening warming is hurting people in all regions, US climate assessment shows

A massive new federal government report says revved-up climate change now permeates Americans’ daily lives with harms that are already far-reaching and worsening across every region of the United States

The Independent UK

Extreme drought in northern Italy mirrors climate in Ethiopia

Research shows global heating creates ‘whiplash effect’ of erratic extremes – often in poorest countries

The Guardian - UK

Kumaraswamy slams CM on expenditure

Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has alleged that extravagant amounts of money is spent on refurbishing furniture at the Chief Minister’s residence while Karnataka is reeling under drought

The Hindu

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Drought and mismanagement have left a French island parched. That holds lessons for the mainland

Water taps flow just one day out of three in Mayotte, a French territory off Africa’s eastern coast

The Independent UK

100 harvester hubs for farm mechanisation to come up in Karnataka, says Minister

Cabinet approves 100 Harvester Hubs & ₹200 crore projects under Krishi Bhagya for farm mechanisation. ₹17,000 crore drought relief sought from Centre. ₹1,500 crore insurance amount sanctioned to farmers. Four guarantees launched for economic development of farmers. 13,000 teachers appointed, steps taken to fill vacant posts. Adichunchangiri Mutt seer suggests…

The Hindu

Government is committed to paying drought compensation, says Minister Nagendra

B. Nagendra, Minister for Youth Empowerment and Sports and in-charge of Ballari district, said that his government was committed to pay compensation to all farmers who have lost their crops in the drought.

The Hindu

Mexico City imposes another round of water restrictions in the face of drought 'crisis'

Mexican officials have imposed severe, months-long cuts to Mexico City’s water supply just a month after initial restrictions were ordered as drought dries the capital’s reservoirs

The Independent UK

Somalia swamped by once-in-a-century flooding after historic drought: UN

The United Nations has described floods that uprooted hundreds of thousands of people in Somalia and neighbouring countries in East Africa following a historic drought as a once-in-a-century event.

Radio France Internationale

The Brazilian duo that ended Penske's longest drought

There is no one who had quite the impact on the career of Helio Castroneves as Gil de Ferran did. The two Brazilians first met in the mid-1990s. Castroneves joined Paul Stewart Racing for British Formula 3 in 1995 just as de Ferran left the squad’s Formula 3000 operation for…

Motorsport

Dry spell hits paddy crop in Vizianagaram district

Vizianagaram: Dry spell caused damage to paddy, other crops in many mandals. Farmers invested ₹20,000/acre for bumper yield, but paddy withered in 5,600 acres & partially damaged in 10,000 acres. Crop yield likely to fall to 14-17 quintals/acre. Govt assessing crop damage for compensation. Rythu Coolie Sangham urges financial aid…

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Farmers told to report total crop loss by November-end to get compensation

Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Friday appealed to the farmers to register the extent of total crop loss owing to drought on the FRUITS portal of the department by November-end to ensure payment of compensation.

The Hindu

Minister visits drought-hit areas in Ballari district

Min. Nagendra visits Ballari district to assure farmers of Govt. support in face of drought; survey report to be submitted by Nov. 15; farmers to be compensated as per NDRF norms; 2,78,277 hectares sown against target of 4.43 lakh hectares.

The Hindu

Congress govt. has completely failed in handling drought, says Arvind Bellad

BJP team led by MLA Arvind Bellad visits drought-hit Yadgir; slams State govt. for inaction. Bellad says govt. failed to tackle drought, BJP teams to submit report. He urges govt. to release compensation to affected farmers without waiting for Central drought relief. Criticizes Ministers & MLAs for spending crores on…

The Hindu

Farmers’ associations want leaders attending winter session to stay in villages, understand their problems

Farmers’ associations want leaders attending winter session in Belagavi, starting December 4, to come and stay in villages and not hotels or government guest houses. These village stays will help the leaders realise the problems faced by villagers and farmers, particularly as they are hit by drought, they said.

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Autosport

Friday favourite: The Brazilian duo that ended Penske's longest drought

The Guardian - AU

Drought blamed as Maui pond turns bright pink

Wildlife refuge pond in Hawaii has twice the salinity of seawater because of low water levels caused by drought

The Independent UK

Wildlife refuge pond in Hawaii mysteriously turns bright pink. Drought may be to blame

A pond in Hawaii has turned so bubble-gum pink it could be from the set of “Barbie.”

The Hindu

Take steps to provide adequate drinking water to all villages, Belagavi officers told

Belagavi district in-charge secretary urges officers to take steps to ensure adequate water supply to all villages; Rs 22.5 crore released for drought relief works; 4,000 fodder kits distributed; 78% rainfall scarcity, 38% crop coverage; recent rainfall may save standing crop.

Fortune

For the first time in 3 years, California is drought-free

And higher-than-average rain is expected this winter.

AAP

'We've got to do better': farmers tackle mental health

Farmers are hitting the road for a series of workshops across Queensland and NSW to help other producers prepare mentally for the tough times ahead.

The Conversation

Exposing plants to an unusual chemical early on may bolster their growth and help feed the world

Just like any other organism, plants can get stressed. Usually it’s conditions like heat and drought that lead to this stress, and when they’re stressed, plants might not grow as large or produce as much. This can be a problem for farmers, so many scientists have tried genetically modifying plants…

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