drought
As severe drought hits several parts, Centre convenes meeting of states on June 11
New Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat will chair the meeting.
Australia restricts water use in populous state, as drought persists
New South Wales, home to about a third of Australia’s 25 million people and its biggest city Sydney, last imposed restrictions in 2009.
European nations donate more than USD 5 mn to N Korea amidst worst drought in history
Pyongyang has been experiencing its worst drought in 37 years, raising fears crops due to be harvested next month will also suffer.
Maharashtra CM reaches out to 22 districts
The state has adopted a peculiar system to resolve these complaints and issues.
Will raise drought issue with Maharashtra CM: Sharad Pawar
The NCP will try to give relief to the drought-affected people, keeping aside political differences, Pawar said.
K'taka BJP warns of protests over Cong-JD(S) govt's ‘apathy’ towards drought
The saffron party leaders hit out at Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy over his temple visits, and not sparing time for drought management.
Extreme climate impacts yield of staple crops
Climate extremes play crucial role in global crop yield: Study.
Drought like situation in Karnataka low due to deficit rainfall
Reportedly, a similar situation occurred in 2017 when less than 20 per cent of water was left in nine of Karnataka's 12 dams.
India can provide leadership in dealing drought: UNCCD
India has tremendous potential to turn challenges like desertification and droughts into opportunities.
Odisha seeks financial assistance for helping drought-affected farmers
The crop loss of nearly 33pc has been recorded in pockets of nine districts in Odisha.