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Collin Morikawa ends two-year winless drought at PGA Tour’s Zozo Championship

"I had to really look back and ask myself what's wrong? What's the reason behind finishing 2nd or 5th versus a win?"

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Between spells of drought and untimely rain, pulses take a hit in Karnataka

Karnataka's erratic rainfall has caused pulses production to drop drastically, with green gram down 80% and red gram (tur) likely to be down 60%. The state's total pulse production is estimated to be 14.5 lakh metric tonnes, below the annual consumption of 17.45 lakh metric tonnes. Farmers are devastated as…

The Hindu

'Dire straits': Hunter farmers rush to offload stock as drought tightens its grip

Bureau of Meteorology predicts a scorching summer ahead.

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Government committed to farmers welfare, says Karnataka Minister

Govt to support farmers in drought/agricultural issues; 200 taluks affected; Mysuru Dasara toned down; Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar encouraged agri/irrigation; Cong. gave importance to agri/irrigation; Govt to use tech to address agri issues; Farmers urged to adopt new tech.

The Hindu

Brazil Drought, Green Plan Jolt Earnings For This Soaring Irrigation Stock

Lindsay earnings crushed views. The company's bullish outlook for fiscal 2024 pushed LNN stock above a key level.

Investors Business Daily

The dams are full for now – but Sydney will need new water supplies as rainfall becomes less reliable

When Australia last went into El Niño, we had water supply issues in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.

The Conversation

After rainy season that wasn't, parched Mexico City starts restricting water

The reservoirs that provide Mexico City with much of its water are distressingly low after persistent drought through the summer

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Drought turns Amazonian capital into climate dystopia

Forest fires leave Manaus with second worst air quality in the world, while low river levels cut off communities

The Guardian - UK

Record-breaking wildfires blanket Brazil

The blazes comes on top of a drought that has left some river communities stranded

Salon

Drought in the Amazon: Understanding the causes and the need for an immediate action plan to save the biome

The drought plaguing the Amazon is a worrying portrait of the climate challenges facing the world. The combination of the El Niño phenomenon and anthropogenic climate change has played a significant role in accentuating this extreme weather event. The Amazon region, known for its lush rainforest and flowing rivers, is…

The Conversation

Karnataka seeks pending dues from Centre under MGNREGA to help mitigate drought condition

As 216 taluks in Karnataka are reeling under drought, the Congress government has requested the Centre to release pending MNREGA wage component to ensure effective implementation of the job scheme.

The Hindu

In Brazil's Amazon, rivers fall to record low levels during drought

The Negro River, the Amazon's second largest tributary, has reached its lowest level since official measurements began near Manaus 121 years ago

The Independent UK

Arabica Coffee Closes Lower on Beneficial Rain in Brazil

Dec arabica coffee (KCZ23 ) on Monday closed down -0.75 (-0.48%), and Nov ICE robusta coffee (RMX23 ) closed up +5 (+0.21%). Coffee prices on Monday settled mixed. Beneficial rain in Brazil eased drought concerns and was bearish for arabica coffee prices. Somar Meteorologia reported Monday that Brazil's Minas Gerais...

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Arabica Coffee Prices Slide on Beneficial Rain in Brazil

Dec arabica coffee (KCZ23 ) this morning is down -0.80 (-0.52%), and Nov ICE robusta coffee (RMX23 ) is up +6 (+0.25%). Coffee prices this morning are mixed. Beneficial rain in Brazil has eased drought concerns and is bearish for arabica coffee prices. Somar Meteorologia reported today that Brazil's Minas...

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Siddaramaiah recalls watching Dasara procession as a kid

CM Siddaramaiah recalls watching Dasara procession as a child. He said his father had brought him to Mysuru to watch the procession. He pointed out that the festival helps project culture, tradition and progress. Despite drought, festivities planned to maintain importance of Dasara. Central aid sought to provide compensation to…

AAP

Farmer says 'it's all starting again' as dams run dry

With the effects of El Nino already being felt a leading rural charity says they're already seeing a marked increase in demand for their services.

The Hindu

All development works stalled in lieu of guarantees, says JD(S) leader

GT Deve Gowda accuses Cong. of stalling dev. works & ignoring welfare of 6.5 cr people. No funds mobilized for guarantees, no dev. works. 135 Cong. MLAs not visiting drought-hit taluks. Farmers facing threat of drought due to lack of power supply. Dig at DK Shivakumar. Alliance with BJP to…

The Independent UK

AP Week in Pictures: Global | Oct. 6 - 12, 2023

People searched for victims after an earthquake killed and injured thousands in Afghanistan’s Herat province, supporters of Israel embraced near the Israeli Consulate in New York during a demonstration in the wake of a deadly attack by Hamas, and people prayed for rain during a drought near the Incachaca dam…

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In the Amazon, millions breathe hazardous air as drought and wildfires spread through the rainforest

Smoke from forest fires covered large swaths of the Brazilian Amazon as the region endures one of the worst droughts on record, with many rivers at historically low levels

The Hindu

Amazon's Indigenous people urge Brazil to declare climate emergency as rivers dry up

Indigenous inhabitants in the Amazon are asking the Brazilian government to declare a climate emergency as their villages have no drinking water, food or medicine due to a severe drought that is drying up rivers

Evening Standard

Richmond Council calls for Government to step in over plan to pour treated waste water into Thames

Thames Water says plan is needed to combat droughts for London but Richmond Council has raised environmental concerns

The Hindu

Will protect Karnataka farmers’ interests despite Cauvery panel’s directions, says DKS

Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar assures farmers' interests will be protected despite CWRC's water release directions. Inflows to reservoirs are 8-10K cusecs/day, and rainfall will make up for any shortfall. State govt. is taking steps to provide alternative land for Mekedatu project. Power shortage due to drought, govt. taking steps to…

The Hindu

Minister takes Dharwad officials to task, directs them to ensure effective use of funds released for govt. schemes

Labour Minister Lad issues warning to officials for failing to ensure effective utilisation of funds. He directs them to ensure govt. programmes reach public without delay & take drought situation seriously. He expresses displeasure over functioning of L&T & seeks answers from HDMC Commissioner on muddy water supply. He stresses…

AAP

Demon capable of ending Australian Open drought: Hewitt

Australian tennis great Lleyton Hewitt believes Alex de Minaur is capable of beating anyone on his day and can make a deep run in January's Australian Open.

AAP

Scott rallies Presidents Cup mates to end 26-year wait

Australia's former world No.1 Adam Scott says building an early lead will be key to the International team breaking a 26-year Presidents Cup drought in 2024.

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