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SLBC instructs banks to restructure loans of farmers hit by drought

A special State-Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) on Tuesday has decided to instruct all bank branches to restructure loans of all eligible farmers in the wake of drought in Karnataka.

The Hindu

Dasara expenditure likely to be minimised, sponsors to be roped in: DC

Govt. plans to reduce Dasara expenditure due to drought, but ensure festivities remain traditional. ₹15 crore released for festivities. Industries/companies to sponsor events to mobilise ₹3-4 crore. Gold cards to be printed based on seating arrangements. Invites to dignitaries ready. 300 cultural troupes to participate in procession. ₹18 lakh spent…

The Hindu

Soil carbon and its magic credits another offset industry fantasy

‘Soil carbon’ is an emerging area of carbon sequestration — but it has all the faults of other forms, and more. Does the government care?

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Coffee Prices Under Pressure as Rain in Brazil Eases Drought Concerns

Dec arabica coffee (KCZ23 ) on Monday settled unchanged, and Nov ICE robusta coffee (RMX23 ) closed down -34 (-1.44%). Coffee prices Monday were under pressure, with robusta dropping to a 6-month low. Coffee prices are being undercut as above-average rainfall in Brazil has eased drought concerns and improved Brazil's...

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Coffee Prices Slide as Drought Concerns Ease in Brazil

Dec arabica coffee (KCZ23 ) this morning is down -0.70 (-0.48%), and Nov ICE robusta coffee (RMX23 ) is down -28 (-1.19%). Coffee prices this morning are under pressure, with robusta dropping to a 6-month low. Coffee prices are being undercut today as above-average rainfall in Brazil has eased drought...

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Report on irregularities in co-op. societies in a month

Bengaluru: Govt. sets up committee to probe irregularities in cooperative societies, headed by former Deputy CM Laxman Savadi. Aim to protect depositors' interests & punish guilty. Digitisation to bring transparency & prevent misuse. 70th Cooperative Week to be low-key due to drought.

The Hindu

No. of drought-hit taluks likely to go up as govt. orders ground-truthing exercise in 21 taluks

Karnataka govt. directs officials to survey 21 taluks facing drought-like conditions; 195 taluks already declared drought-hit. Rainfall shortage of 25% has caused concern. Govt. to approve & notify taluks as drought-hit soon after ground survey report. Data discrepancy between Centre & State on small & marginal farmers; State data shows…

The Hindu

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Karnataka urges Centre to increase employment days to 150 under MGNREGS as State faces severe drought

Karnataka Revenue Minister Gowda appeals to Centre to increase MGNREGS employment days from 100 to 150 due to severe drought. Central team to inspect drought situation and submit report.

The Hindu

Karnataka hopeful of Centre acknowledging ‘green drought’ and releasing funds quickly

The inter-ministerial central team is learnt to have expressed satisfaction over the drought memorandum. which pegged the losses in Karnataka at ₹30,432 crore, matching ground realities.

The Hindu

‘Without water, there is no life’: Drought in Brazil’s Amazon is sharpening fears for the future

The extreme drought sweeping across Brazil’s Amazon rainforest is already impacting hundreds of thousands of people and killing local wildlife

The Independent UK

Central team takes stock of drought in Vijayanagara and Ballari districts

A three-member team of the Union government headed by D. Rajashekhar, Additional Advisor, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, visited the villages in Vijayanagara and Ballari districts and took stock of the drought situation on Saturday. R. Thakre, Director of Animal Husbandry, and Moti Ram, Assistant Commissioner of Rural Development,…

The Hindu

Central drought assessment teams visit Dharwad, Davangere districts

Two separate Central teams on drought assessment led by senior officials visited various villages of Dharwad and Davanagere districts on Saturday to take stock of the ground realities and also listen to grievances of the farmers.

The Hindu

French state to pay Mayotte residents' water bills as crisis worsens

The French government says it will pick up the water bills of the 310,000 residents of France’s poorest department, Mayotte, which is suffering its worst drought since 1997. But poor management of resources is also to blame for the Indian Ocean archipelago’s water crisis.

Radio France Internationale

Dead lawns, dry wells: Texas drought persists after summer heat dome

More than 30% of the continental US is experiencing drought after roasting this summer, but in the heart of Texas hill country, the conditions feel worse

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Millions of children are displaced due to extreme weather events. Climate change will make it worse

A United Nations report says that storms, fires and other extreme weather events led to more than 43 million displacements involving children between 2016 and 2021

The Guardian - US

Extreme weather displaced 43m children in past six years, Unicef reports

Toll likely to worsen as floods, storms, droughts and wildfires intensify due to climate crisis, according to Unicef and IDMC study

The Hindu

Srirangapatna Dasara from October 16

Srirangapatna Dasara to commence Oct 16 with Ms. Pramoda Devi Wadiyar of Mysore royal family inaugurating. Events to showcase culture of land. Festivities to be simple & traditional due to drought. Central team to assess drought-affected areas in State.

The Hindu

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Karnataka facing ‘green drought’ in several parts with nil or severely reduced yield, says Minister

Karnataka urges drought review team from the Centre to assess impact of rainfall deficit on agriculture. While the State is expecting ₹4,860 crore from the Centre, the estimates losses in agriculture is pegged at ₹30,432 crore. The 10-member team will be touring 13 drought-hit districts till October 8.

Newcastle Herald

'It's fairly grim': Newcastle falls into drought

El Nino climate pattern points to a hot dry summer across the Hunter.

The Conversation

Suicide rates increased after extreme drought in the Murray-Darling Basin – we have to do better as climate change intensifies

The impact on mental health of weather extremes such as drought is a growing concern due to climate change.

The Guardian - AU

Australian farm incomes to be squeezed as prices dive and fears of a dry summer loom

Abares report forecasts average broadacre farm incomes to plummet by 41% this financial year, with livestock sector hit particularly hard

Sports Illustrated

Twins Crowd Erupted After Jhoan Durán’s 101 MPH Strikeout Snapped 21-Year Playoff Drought

Twins fans went into a frenzy after the franchise won its first playoff series since 2002.

The Hindu

10-member Central team to visit drought-hit districts of Karnataka from today

A 10-member inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) led by Ajeet Kumar Sahu, IAS, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, will visit 13 drought-hit districts of Karnataka for a four-day visit from Thursday to assess the drought situation across the State.

Sports Illustrated

A Minnesota Newscast Turns Into a Beautifully Chaotic Mess After the Twins End Their Playoff Drought

Twins fans hilariously bombard a reporter on live TV after Minnesota’s first playoff win in 19 years.

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