The Latest Breaking News from Drought

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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