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West Virginia, Notre Dame relishing being back at NCAA Men’s Golf Championship after long postseason droughts

A couple of long postseason droughts ended this year.

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Tribes say their future is at stake as they push for Congress to consider Colorado River settlement

Navajo officials are celebrating the signing of legislation outlining a proposed water rights settlement that will ensure supply from the Colorado River and other sources for three Native American tribes and more security for drought-stricken Arizona

The Independent UK

Australian rowers out to correct curious quirk of Olympic history at Paris Games

One of the sport’s most successful nations has never won gold in the eight but a selection gamble could help break the drought this year

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Why Africa’s deadly cholera crisis is worse than ever

Nearly 350,000 cases have been reported in the past four years, with 6,000 lives lost

The Independent UK

One job for every two unemployed: Hunter labour market tighter than NSW

The Hunter has one job vacancy for every two unemployed people, offering "little wiggle room" for companies looking for skilled staff. The Hunter's April unemployment rate was 3.1 per cent, almost a full point below the state and national levels, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Business Hunter chief…

Newcastle Herald

From Zambia to Afghanistan, WFP warns El Niño's extreme weather is causing a surge in hunger

The UN’s World Food Programme says extreme weather attributed to the El Niño phenomenon is causing a surge in hunger from Zambia to Afghanistan, calling on donors for much-needed help

The Independent UK

Water from thin air: how the hydro harvester can save communities from drought

University of Newcastle launches 1000 L/day hydro harvester.

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Why is olive oil so expensive right now?

"A European heatwave and drought have limited Spanish and Italian producers' ability to supply olive oil"

Salon

Plants signal NASA satellites with waning 'glow' ahead of flash drought

NASA scientists have discovered signs of an impending flash drought months before the onset by observing the brightness of "glowing" plants from space.

Space

Sweet sorghum is a hardy, nutritious, biofuel crop that offers solutions in drought-hit southern Africa

The southern African region is battling with drought at present. This is the result of El Niño, a natural climate cycle characterised by changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures. It has effects on global weather patterns, particularly rainfall and temperature.

The Conversation

Ohio State baseball makes its return to the Big Ten Tournament

The 5-year drought is over for the Buckeyes. #GoBucks

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More than third of Amazon rainforest struggling to recover from drought, study finds

‘Critical slowing down’ of recovery raises concern over forest’s resilience to ecosystem collapse

The Guardian - UK

No rain in sight as France's Martinique declares first ever drought

The French Caribbean department of Martinique has declared a drought crisis for the first time in its history. The lack of rain has threatened drinking water, while authorities have imposed heavy water restrictions.

Radio France Internationale

2,207 villages gripped by drinking water problem owing to drought, says Minister

Karnataka faces severe drought, with over 2,000 villages lacking drinking water; government implements measures to address the crisis.

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‘Don’t adjust compensation amount with farm loans’

Lead Bank Manager Lokesh has directed all the bankers not adjust the drought compensation, pension, PM Kissan or other benefit amounts with the farm loans.

The Hindu

Farmers’ body threatens State-wide stir if crop compensation is not paid in 20 days

Federation of Karnataka Farmers’ Associations demands fair crop compensation distribution and relief for drought-affected farmers from government.

France 24

Maritime transport slows in Panama Canal due to drought

Today the World Water Forum starts in Bali, where world leaders will discuss the sustainability of water resources for a week. To illustrate the issue of water management, we head to Panama. The Panama Canal, one of the world’s major maritime trade routes, has suffered a decline in its water…

The Hindu

Banks told not to adjust drought relief amount for loans

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah instructs Chief Secretary to stop banks from deducting relief funds from farmers' accounts for loan repayments.

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Drought-hit people of Chikkamagaluru exhume bodies to ‘please rain god’

Desperate villagers in Chikkamagaluru district resort to exhuming bodies with vitiligo patches in hopes of bringing rain.

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CM asks officials to ensure timely supply of farm inputs in kharif season

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah reviews preparations for kharif season, ensuring adequate agricultural inputs and precautionary measures amid heavy rainfall.

The Hindu

Why do even short spells of rain bring Bengaluru’s trees tumbling down?

Following an extended period of drought lasting over five months, Bengaluru received first spell of rain on May 6. Intermittent showers have continued in the following days, resulting in inundation of several roads. What has been a matter of particular concern is the uprooting of trees and the breaking of branches,…

The Hindu

Centre must revise parameters for State to declare Idukki drought-hit, says Prasad

Union government parameters hinder Idukki drought declaration; State seeks revision for aid, citing unprecedented heatwave impact on cardamom sector.

The Independent UK

Five rivals Rory McIlroy must beat to end major drought at PGA Championship

The Northern Irishman is in good form as he returns to Valhalla

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Rory Mcilroy Faces Distraction Ahead Of PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy faces personal turmoil as he gears up for the PGA Championship, seeking to end a major drought amidst recent victories and strong competition.

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2024 U.S. wildfire season: A slow start, but potentially active finish

California's wet winter does not guarantee a below average wildfire season.

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