The Latest Breaking News from Drought

YadgirMinister directs officials to tackle drought, provide potable water. 195 taluks in State declared drought-hit, of which 161 severely, 34 moderately. 21 villages in district identified as problematic areas. 410 reverse osmosis plants, 214 functioning, 50 scrapped, repairs to be taken up. Fodder in stock to last 41 weeks. 1.66…

NCP MP Supriya Sule urges government to discuss India-Canada ties in special Parliament session. Raises issues of onion prices, inflation, drought, and Maharashtra, Maratha, Dhangar, Lingayat and Muslim reservation

Countries across sub-Saharan Africa are experiencing multiple, overlapping crises. In Kenya, where drought is affecting millions, the Red Cross has supported more than 200,000 people as part of its response – providing access to life-saving humanitarian support

Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy urges officers to coordinate & collate info on drought situation in Mandya. Drinking water distribution top priority; sinking of borewells only if necessary. Task force committees to be constituted soon. DC to engage officers in handling drought. MLAs to head task forces.

Melting ice caps and rising sea levels are urgent but people care more about the floods, wildfires and droughts that are here now, New York summit hears

With drier and hotter weather patterns confirmed some Aussie farmers are already in drought.

It was a party worthy of snapping a seven-year playoff drought.

Climate change is disrupting China’s tea industry. The country is the world's leading producer of tea leaves, but this year, spring harvests fell by 20%, according to official figures. What’s more, the taste of the national beverage is also changing – the consequences of last summer’s drought. Lou Kisiela, Antoine…

The 29-year-old ended a long American drought with victory in the Vuelta a España. And he did so with a very different style to his predecessors

Kerala initiates drought mitigation measures despite 6% reduction in monsoon deficit. 3R approach for water security, assessment of rainfall, water availability & temperature, infrastructural works, rain harvesting pits, and availability of drinking water to animals. IMD forecasts above normal rainfall till Sep 28, but monsoon likely to end as deficient…

In response to the most severe drought Mayotte has experienced in decades, the French government and local authorities in the overseas territory are taking drastic measures to ensure inhabitants get basic access to water. The unprecedented shortage is pushing locals into desperation and mounting tensions at a time when Mayotte…