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Karnataka awaits outcome of CWMA meeting scheduled today

Karnataka awaits CWMA outcome; BJP MP calls for talks b/w TN & Karnataka to ease tension. Karnataka opposes citing shortage for drinking & crops. BJP MP urges TN to consider Karnataka's water needs & suggests CMs meet to discuss situation.

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Sugarcane farmers seek loan waiver

Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka seek waiver on agri loans due to drought. Prolonged water stress affects crops, causing distress & financial hardship. Association demands ₹25K/acre relief & SAP announcement, else will stage indefinite dharna at Vidhana Soudha. Centre criticised for FRP increase & State for Cauvery issue. 10-member team to…

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Get drought norms changed by Centre rather than indulge in politics: Karnataka CM to BJP

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged the Opposition BJP to put pressure on the Centre to bring changes to the Manual for Drought Management 2016 (updated in 2020) for the declaration of drought by States rather than “indulge in politics” over it in the State.

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Soybean Prices Poised to Decline Further Into Their October Seasonal Lows

The USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) reported that global soybean production is forecasted to reach 410.6 million metric tons for the 2023/24 season, an incredible crop year. Will this bumper crop year be enough to push soybean prices from their current levels to their typical seasonal low in October?

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Govt. officially declares 195 taluks as drought-hit in Karnataka

A day after the Cabinet panel’s meeting, the Karnataka government on Thursday issued an official order declaring 195 taluks in the State as drought-hit, including nine taluks surrounding the capital city.

The Hindu

All taluks in Mysuru except K.R. Nagar declared drought-hit

Barring K.R. Nagar, all taluks in Mysuru district have been declared drought-affected, said Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra.

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Start drought relief works immediately, Minister tells officials

Karnataka facing drought: Revenue Minister urges officials to take up relief measures, increase person days under MGNREGA, stop supply of fodder to other States, extend help to fodder farmers, submit report to Centre for NDRF assistance, clear tank encroachment, issue title deeds to revenue villages in 6 months.

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France sends the army to ensure water to drought-stricken Indian Ocean island of Mayotte

France is sending military forces to distribute water on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte

The Independent UK

Spain records its third hottest summer since records began as a drought drags on

Spain has recorded its third hottest summer since official records began 62 years ago

The Independent UK

Cabinet panel says 195 taluks are drought-hit in Karnataka

A total of 195 taluks out of the 236 in Karnataka will be declared as drought hit owing to deficient rainfall during the southwest monsoon.

The Hindu

Hampi Utsav postponed to February in view of drought

In view of the drought situation in Karnataka, the State government has decided to hold the world-famous Hampi Utsav in February next. Generally, the utsav is held in November.

The Hindu

Addis Ababa faces growing climate change risks like heat, drought and floods, study warns

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital city, will likely face increased heatwaves, droughts and severe flooding over the next 67 years. These changes will pose risks to public health and infrastructure. They’ll also be felt most acutely by the city’s most vulnerable residents: those living in informal settlements.

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BJP stages protest against State govt. in Shivamogga

BJP in Shivamogga district protested against Congress govt. for not addressing farmers' plight due to drought & power disruptions. Ex-Minister Eshwarappa & MP Raghavendra accused govt. of negligence leading to 130+ farmer suicides & not understanding needs. MLA & MLC also present.

The Hindu

What Arizona and other drought-ridden states can learn from Israel's pioneering water strategy

Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., with an economy that offers many opportunities for workers and businesses. But it faces a daunting challenge: a water crisis that could seriously constrain its economic growth and vitality.

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Faster disaster: climate change fuels 'flash droughts', intense downpours and storms

The run of extreme weather events around the world seems to be never-ending. After the northern summer of extreme heat and disastrous fires, we’ve seen more exceptional autumn weather over Europe with record-breaking heat in the UK.

The Hindu

We have a lot to bring to G-20 table, says African Union chief Azali Assoumani

African Union Chairperson Assoumani confident of G-20 membership; urges members to invest in African industrialisation. Assoumani calls for world to help Africa with drought, conflicts, immigration crisis and Ukraine war. India can help Africa with capacity building and food supplies. AU to talk to Indian authorities to resolve rice export…

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First Thing: A deal with Putin won’t bring peace, says Ukraine ex-minister

Former defence minister Oleksii Reznikov tells west that Moscow’s goal is ‘the destruction of Ukrainian statehood’

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The summer’s record heat has caused costly damage to Texas water systems

As dry soils contract, underground pipes rupture and cities must fix thousands of water leaks, frustrating conservation efforts and highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to a warming climate.

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Sugar Prices Jump as Drought Threatens Thailand's Sugar Output

Oct NY world sugar #11 (SBV23 ) on Thursday closed up +0.46 (+1.75%), and Oct London white sugar #5 (SWV23 ) closed up +7.20 (+0.99%). Sugar prices Thursday posted moderate gains after the Thai Sugar Millers Corp projected Thailand's 2023/24 sugar production would fall by -18% y/y to 9 MMT...

Texas Observer

Record Summer Heat Causes Costly Damage to State Water Infrastructure

Conservationists are frustrated as cities contend with thousands of costly leaks as dry soil contracts, causing underground pipes to rupture.

The Guardian - US

‘Sleeping giant’ drought threatens more disasters after record Canada wildfires

Unprecedented drought in British Columbia could usher in a fresh set of natural disasters, including devastating floods

The Hindu

Interlinking of rivers offers a permanent solution to drought, reiterates Chandrababu Naidu

TDP president N. Chandrababu Naidu called for inter-linking of rivers to tackle drought on a permanent basis. He said it was not a major issue and could be implemented with vision and technical knowledge. He also criticised CM Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for neglecting the Polavaram project and not understanding…

The Hindu

Flayed by fickle weather

Kerala's farmers face unprecedented weather aberrations: drought-like conditions, floods, and erratic rains. This has caused crop damage, delayed payments, and lack of water for irrigation. The State's reservoirs are at 36% capacity, and power cuts are likely. The ecological impact is more serious than food security, and farmers may be…

The Hindu

May not be feasible to release Cauvery water after September 12, Karnataka tells Supreme Court

Karnataka said Tamil Nadu’s demand for supply of 24,000 cusecs per day was wholly unjustified and based on a completely erroneous assumption that the water year of 2023-24 was a normal one.

The Hindu

Sugar Minister comes under attack from BJP for his remarks on farmers’ suicides

Slamming the Congress government for delaying declaring drought in the State, BJP leaders on Wednesday took exception to the statement of Sugar Minister Shivanand Patil, who has said farmer suicides increased after compensation amount was hiked for such deaths.

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