The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Government committed to farmers welfare, says Karnataka Minister

Govt to support farmers in drought/agricultural issues; 200 taluks affected; Mysuru Dasara toned down; Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar encouraged agri/irrigation; Cong. gave importance to agri/irrigation; Govt to use tech to address agri issues; Farmers urged to adopt new tech.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

The dams are full for now – but Sydney will need new water supplies as rainfall becomes less reliable

When Australia last went into El Niño, we had water supply issues in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.

The Conversation · Oct 19, 2023

After rainy season that wasn't, parched Mexico City starts restricting water

The reservoirs that provide Mexico City with much of its water are distressingly low after persistent drought through the summer

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

In Brazil's Amazon, rivers fall to record low levels during drought

The Negro River, the Amazon's second largest tributary, has reached its lowest level since official measurements began near Manaus 121 years ago

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023

Arabica Coffee Closes Lower on Beneficial Rain in Brazil

Dec arabica coffee (KCZ23 ) on Monday closed down -0.75 (-0.48%), and Nov ICE robusta coffee (RMX23 ) closed up +5 (+0.21%). Coffee prices on Monday settled mixed. Beneficial rain in Brazil eased drought concerns and was bearish for arabica coffee prices. Somar Meteorologia reported Monday that Brazil's Minas Gerais...

Barchart · Oct 16, 2023

Arabica Coffee Prices Slide on Beneficial Rain in Brazil

Dec arabica coffee (KCZ23 ) this morning is down -0.80 (-0.52%), and Nov ICE robusta coffee (RMX23 ) is up +6 (+0.25%). Coffee prices this morning are mixed. Beneficial rain in Brazil has eased drought concerns and is bearish for arabica coffee prices. Somar Meteorologia reported today that Brazil's Minas...

Barchart · Oct 16, 2023

Siddaramaiah recalls watching Dasara procession as a kid

CM Siddaramaiah recalls watching Dasara procession as a child. He said his father had brought him to Mysuru to watch the procession. He pointed out that the festival helps project culture, tradition and progress. Despite drought, festivities planned to maintain importance of Dasara. Central aid sought to provide compensation to…

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

Farmers in Karnataka have incurred loss of Rs 30,000 cr due to drought: CM Siddaramaiah

MYSURU: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah revealed on Sunday that the state's farmers have suffered losses amounting to Rs 30,000 crore due to this year's severe drought.

The Times of India · Oct 15, 2023

Farmer says 'it's all starting again' as dams run dry

With the effects of El Nino already being felt a leading rural charity says they're already seeing a marked increase in demand for their services.

AAP · Oct 14, 2023

All development works stalled in lieu of guarantees, says JD(S) leader

GT Deve Gowda accuses Cong. of stalling dev. works & ignoring welfare of 6.5 cr people. No funds mobilized for guarantees, no dev. works. 135 Cong. MLAs not visiting drought-hit taluks. Farmers facing threat of drought due to lack of power supply. Dig at DK Shivakumar. Alliance with BJP to…

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023