CPI asks Andhra Pradesh govt. to announce ‘drought-hit’ mandals in State The CPI slams the A.P. govt for ignoring farmers' plight and will organise a round-table on Krishna water redistribution November 1. The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023
Water woes, hot summers and labor costs are haunting pumpkin farmers in the West Some pumpkin farmers in the West, particularly wholesalers in places like Colorado and New Mexico, are feeling the pinching effects of drought The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2023
Severe drought in the Amazon reveals millennia-old carvings Severe drought in the Brazilian Amazon has caused the Negro River to reach historic lows, revealing millennia-old carvings previously hidden under water The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023
TDP-JSP district-level coordination meetings to be organised in Andhra Pradesh from October 29 TDP-JSP district-level coordination meetings to be organised in Andhra Pradesh from October 29. The three-day initiative is to chalk out an action plan on the basis of local issues to counter the YSR Congress Party in the ensuing general elections; also, effort is to evolve a comprehensive strategy and release… The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023
Centre has not released a single rupee to Karnataka for drought relief despite appeals: Siddaramaiah CM Siddaramaiah said Centre has not released any funds for drought relief to Karnataka despite twice requesting ₹17,000 crore. Central team accepted 116 taluks were affected, but no positive response. He had informal dinner meeting with Home Minister G Parameshwara, H.C. Mahadevappa & Satish Jarkiholi, no politics discussed. He heard… The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023
Sydney turns over a new leaf and says goodbye to much-maligned plane trees Trees once described as ‘about as much use to our wildlife as concrete posts’ to gradually be phased out in favour of more drought-tolerant plants The Guardian - AU · Oct 27, 2023
Rajyotsava spirit dimmed under Centre’s ‘shadow of neglect’, says Siddaramaiah Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses Central govt. of neglecting State, denying funds for infrastructure projects & drought relief. He questions why no love for Karnataka & demands recognition, respect & fair share of nation's growth. #AnswerMadiModi. The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023
A salty problem for people near the mouth of the Mississippi is a wakeup call for New Orleans Drought The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023
Minister hopeful of Centre considering State’s drought relief request Revenue Minister Byregowda expresses confidence Union govt. will act positively on drought relief. Delegation met Agriculture & Home dept. secretaries in Delhi. Compensation to be released online to avoid misuse. Officers instructed to upload land details, draw Akharband, dispose of cases, implement e-office, issue notifications, mitigate water crises & buy… The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
Fire, other ravages jeopardize California’s prized forests Forest in California may be disappearing The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023
How sustainable, liveable and resilient housing can help us adapt to a changing future This summer, Canada experienced wildfires, extreme heat, drought and flooding. Other regions of the world faced similar events. The Conversation · Oct 25, 2023
In the Amazon, communities next to the world's most voluminous river are queuing for water As the Amazon drought rages on, public authorities in Brazil are scrambling to deliver food and water to thousands of isolated communities throughout a vast and roadless territory, where boats are the only means of transportation The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
Mysterious ancient ‘human face’ rock carvings revealed by receding waters in Amazon ‘This time we found not just more carvings but the sculpture of a human face cut into the rock’ The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2023
CPI(M) presses for judicial probe into ‘fake land deed racket’ CPI(M) State Sec. Srinivasa Rao demands judicial probe into fake land deed racket in Prakasam district. SIT inquiry not enough due to political pressure. Jagan Mohan Reddy govt. urged to agree to CBI inquiry into liquor scam. BJP's Purandeswari silent after demanding govt. reveal liquor contract beneficiaries. CPI(M) urges YSRCP,… The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023
The Guardian - US · Oct 24, 2023 Ancient rock carvings revealed by receding Amazon waters amid drought Human faces and other figures believed to be up to 2,000 years old exposed as Brazil river level hits record low
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023 What is super fog? Weather phenomenon causes fatal Louisiana pile-ups Dense super fog in Louisiana caused one massive multi-car pile-up and dozens of other crashes on Monday
The Conversation · Oct 24, 2023 The Rio Grande isn't just a border – it's a river in crisis The Rio Grande is one of the longest rivers in North America, running some 1,900 miles (3,060 kilometers) from the Colorado Rockies southeast to the Gulf of Mexico. It provides fresh water for seven U.S. and Mexican states, and forms the border between Texas and Mexico, where it is known…
The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2023 Water restrictions predicted for Sydney as likely hot El Niño summer raises ‘red flags’ Falling dam levels and spiking water consumption lead authorities to urge residents to watch their usage
Evening Standard · Oct 23, 2023 Brentford: Neal Maupay reveals confidence struggles as goal drought extends to 33 games The striker has not scored since September 2022 and had a controversially goal ruled out by VAR at the weekend
The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023 HDK criticises Siddaramaiah, DKS for watching cricket match amidst drought Kumaraswamy accuses Siddaramaiah of watching cricket while State is in crisis; calls Congress "Scamgress". Alleges govt artificially creating power shortage to collect commission from private companies. Shivakumar dismisses claims, suggests filing complaint if misappropriation.
The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023 Task force committee to be set up to supervise drought in Raichur district Task force to supervise drought in Raichur district: ₹50 lakh to mitigate drinking water crisis, ₹10 lakh to drill borewells, Sindhanur taluk to be declared drought-hit, input subsidy to be released, 15th Finance Commission grants for drinking water, two drinking water tankers per taluk, additional tankers based on demand.
The Hindu · Oct 22, 2023 Ecosystem in Cauvery’s birthplace cries for attention amidst 42% deficit in Southwest monsoon rainfall The dwindling storage in Karnataka’s Cauvery basin reservoirs due to drought prevailing in the State has caused concerns in the downstream areas, besides typically escalating the legal tussle over inter-State sharing of the river water. But the plight of the sensitive ecosystem of Kodagu, which is the main catchment area as…
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 22, 2023 Collin Morikawa ends two-year winless drought at PGA Tour’s Zozo Championship "I had to really look back and ask myself what's wrong? What's the reason behind finishing 2nd or 5th versus a win?"
The Times of India · Oct 21, 2023 IND vs NZ, ODI World Cup: When and where to watch, date, time, live telecast, live streaming, predicted playing XIs, venue NEW DELHI: India's promising World Cup campaign faces a formidable challenge as they gear up for a high-stakes showdown with New Zealand, but this time without their pivotal all-rounder, Hardik Pandya. A freak ankle injury has ruled Pandya out of the upcoming blockbuster match against the Kiwis, a team aiming…
The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023 Between spells of drought and untimely rain, pulses take a hit in Karnataka Karnataka's erratic rainfall has caused pulses production to drop drastically, with green gram down 80% and red gram (tur) likely to be down 60%. The state's total pulse production is estimated to be 14.5 lakh metric tonnes, below the annual consumption of 17.45 lakh metric tonnes. Farmers are devastated as…