The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Cloud seeding begins in Ranebennur, after initiative is formally launched at Hubballi Airport

PKK Initiatives, owned by Ranebennur MLA Prakash Koliwad, launched cloud seeding in Haveri district to combat drought. Minister H.K. Patil, Deputy Chairman of Legislative Assembly Rudrappa Lamani and others inaugurated the initiative. Research has shown that cloud seeding increases rainfall by 28%. The project has permission from the Union govt.…

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Drought-like situation, power crisis in Madhya Pradesh: CM Chouhan

CM Chouhan appeals to people to pray for rain in Madhya Pradesh due to drought-like situation & power crisis. Govt making efforts to purchase power from other States and will leave no stone unturned to work for farmers' welfare.

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

List of drought-hit taluks to be finalised today

The State government will draw up the first list of drought-hit taluks on Monday after the Cabinet sub-committee on drought-related issues meets. Based on the rainfall report, the government is planning to declare drought-hit areas in three lists.

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

Savita & Co. seek to end Indian women’s long drought for a hockey medal at the Asian Games

Savita Punia leads India's women's hockey team to the Asian Games, aiming to end a long drought of gold medals. The side has had encouraging results in recent years, and will take on South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong. Savita urges the team to take each match seriously, and…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Karnataka likely to declare extent of drought on September 4, and more

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Karnataka likely to declare extent of drought on September 4

Data provided by the government shows that as against the normal 660 mm rainfall expected between June 1 and August 30, Karnataka received 446 mm rainfall, which translates to a 26% deficit. In 29 districts, 70% deficit rainfall has been recorded in August, and rainfall has not been recorded for…

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

Crippling drought forces drastic water cuts in French territory Mayotte

Months into a severe drought, authorities in the French overseas department of Mayotte have ordered taps shut off two days out of three. The island archipelago in the Indian Ocean is experiencing its worst dry spell in nearly 30 years.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 31, 2023

UK must label showers and toilets to cut water usage, experts say

Britons consume among the most water in Europe and drought planners want efficiency data on show

The Guardian - UK · Aug 30, 2023

Louisiana plagued by unprecedented wildfires, as largest active blaze grows

One of the largest wildfires in Louisiana history continues to burn through land and threaten rural communities, which are used to flooding and hurricanes this time of year rather than drought and blazes

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023

Is a global food crisis the new normal?

From Indian rice to Australian wheat, climate change is worsening a food crunch and price spikes due to war in Ukraine.

Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2023