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Senegal justice ministry says over 300 prisoners released in a week

Fifteen candidates in Senegal's delayed presidential election are urging President Macky Sall to quickly establish a new poll date. Meanwhile, more political prisoners are released. Also, Tunisia experiments with old wheat varieties in order to adapt to drought caused by climate change. Finally, to mark International Mother Language Day, we…

France 24

Rampant Water Pollution Threatens Iraq's Shrinking Rivers

Stricken by drought and depleted by upstream dams, Iraq's once mighty rivers the Tigris and Euphrates are suffocating under pollutants from sewage to medical waste.

International Business Times

Siddaramaiah terms five guarantees ‘good economics’ aimed at empowering poor

Bengaluru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasizes good economics through five guarantees for empowering the poor in Karnataka.

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Lack Of Rain Leaves Italy Gasping

A blanket of smog covers Milan, empty reservoir bake in Sicily and wine production is down in Piedmont as a lack of rain across Italy exacerbates pollution and sparks droughts.

International Business Times

Kentucky drought-free for first time since last May

After plenty of rain recently, Kentucky is drought-free. That’s according to the latest map from the National Centers for Environmental Information.

WEKU

Mercury rising in Mysuru

Mysuru faces rising temperatures, hitting 35 degrees Celsius, with concerns over early summer heat and drought intensification.

The Hindu

District Disaster Management Authority meeting held

Deputy Commissioner Rajendra ensures water availability in drought-affected areas, instructs officials to take necessary measures.

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Lappi thought drought-ending Sweden WRC win would never come

The Hyundai driver beat Toyota’s Elfyn Evans by 29.6 seconds across Sweden’s 18 snow stages to clinch a first win since his breakthrough 2017 Rally Finland victory.

Autosport

Karnataka set to miss revenue target this year by about ₹10,000 crore

Karnataka is set to miss its revenue target by ₹10,000 crore due to drought and GST issues, despite estimated growth in tax revenue.

The Hindu

Amidst gloomy scenario, agriculture gets a slew of innovative schemes for sustainability and drought mitigation

Amidst the gloomy scenario of agriculture sector reporting a negative growth of 1.8% due to severe drought, the State Budget for 2024-25 has announced a slew of innovative schemes for agricultural development, including a scheme titled Karnataka Raitha Samruddhi Yojane for promoting integrated and sustainable farming for boosting farm incomes.

The Hindu

ECB warns: Climate impact could hurt Spanish banks' capital

Droughts and heatwaves in Spain could impact the country's banking sector, leading to financial losses for Spanish banks exposed to the agricultural sector...

Top News

California native planting – 7 ideas for drought-tolerant flora

Discover the most resilient planting native to the drought-prone and desert regions of The Golden State

Homes & Gardens

The Drought review – Spain’s answer to The Bridge

This highly entertaining crime drama set near Spain and Portugal’s border is a gripping tale of greed and power. It’s the Iberian heir to the antics of Saga Norén

The Guardian - UK

What will Spain look like when it runs out of water? Barcelona is giving us a glimpse

Angry farmers, worried tourism workers and unprepared politicians – Catalonia is on the frontline of a drought-stricken future, says Spanish journalist María Ramírez

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Before and after images show California snowpack replenished by fierce storms

The increase in snow puts the drought-struck state in a ‘much more optimistic spot’, but experts say more moisture is needed

The Guardian - UK

Can Nigeria rise above ‘avoidable chaos’ and end Olympics drought?

Africa’s most decorated national side last played at Games in 2008 and enter key qualifier after issues with coach and squad

The Hindu

CPI urges Centre to release Karnataka’s tax share, drought relief

CPI members in Mysuru demand immediate release of State's share in tax and drought relief from Centre.

Newcastle Herald

Councils band together as drought holds Hunter in its grip

Upper Hunter, Singleton and Muswellbrook are doing a drought plan.

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Farmers urged to give up dependence on chemical fertilizers and shift gradually to natural farming

The University of Horticultural Sciences organized a workshop on drought tolerance and horticulture for dry land areas.

The Hindu

Announce drought relief for Karnataka immediately, Krishna Byre Gowda urges Amit Shah

Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda urges Amit Shah to announce drought relief compensation in Karnataka, accusing Centre of delay.

The Hindu

Mysuru Congress workers hold protest against Amit Shah’s visit

Mysuru District Congress protests Amit Shah's visit, criticizing Union Government's delay in releasing relief funds for drought-stricken Karnataka.

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah wants to know whether it is wrong to oppose what he calls injustice meted out to State by Centre

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questions former Chief Minister Yediyurappa's silence on what he is saying injustice by the Centre, lack of drought relief funds.

AAP

Sobey's 37 leads Bullets to easy win over 36ers

Brisbane are on the verge of ending their long playoff drought after thrashing Adelaide by 18 points behind ex-36er Nathan Sobey's brilliance.

International Business Times

Burning Question: What Can We Expect In A 1.5C World?

Massive wildfires exposing millions to toxic smoke, drought shrivelling crops and key waterways, destructive storms supercharged by record ocean temperatures -- in the last year the world has had a taste of what to expect with warming of 1.5C. For the first time on record, Earth has endured 12 consecutive…

International Business Times

Spain Sees Warmest January On Record

Spain has just experienced its warmest January since current records began in 1961, national weather office Aemet said Wednesday, after temperatures neared 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in some regions.

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