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French island Mayotte survives on bottled water in century's worst drought

The French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte will this month begin distributing bottled water to its 310,000 residents as the region faces its worst drought this century.

Radio France Internationale

District in charge Ministers told to submit report on drought situation by November 15: CM

CM Siddaramaiah instructs Ministers to submit report on drought situation by Nov 15. State govt released ₹900 to tackle drought, seeks ₹17,900 cr from Centre. Centre accused of step-motherly treatment towards Karnataka. BJP urged to pressure Centre to release funds. CM slams Eshwarappa for opposing caste census report.

The Hindu

CM Siddaramaiah urges JD(S) to convince Modi-led Centre to provide drought relief in Karnataka

”CM Siddaramaiah welcomes JD(S)'s "Raitha Santwana Yatre" to study drought conditions in Karnataka. He urges JD(S) to share report with Centre to benefit State. He suggests JD(S) use their cordial relationship with PM Modi to address injustice meted out to Karnataka.

The Hindu

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Californians bet farming agave for spirits holds key to weathering drought and groundwater limits

Some California entrepreneurs and farmers are betting agave could be a promising crop for the state

The Independent UK

Kumaraswamy announces ‘Raitha Santhwana Yatra’; continues to taunt Shivakumar

Kumaraswamy to take State-wide Raitha Santhwana Yatra to help farmers suffering due to drought & power shortage. He targets Congress, especially Deputy CM Shivakumar. District-level teams to study drought situation & submit report by Nov 18. He challenges Shivakumar to become CM with JD(S) MLAs' support & ridicules Congress for…

The Hindu

Govt. should declare 470 mandals in Andhra Pradesh as drought-prone, demands TDP

GUNTURTDP leaders demand water release to save crops, compensation of ₹50K/acre for chilli/cotton & ₹30K for tobacco. Alleged CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's negligent attitude caused man-made distress. Previous TDP govt spent ₹63K cr on irrigation projects, YSRCP govt failed to spend. Govt reluctance to reveal facts indicates failure to protect…

The Hindu

GTD, Mahesh in JD(S) team to study drought situation in Mysuru

JD(S) forms 6-member team, incl. G.T. Deve Gowda & S.R. Mahesh, to study drought in Mysuru, Chamarajnagar & Kodagu. Team to submit report to Govt. & party office by Nov. 18.

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The 5 longest championship droughts in American sports after the Texas Rangers finally won

It's been a long and painful existence for each of these miserable sports teams.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The remarkable numbers behind Steelers WR Diontae Johnson’s TD drought

Diontae Johnson looked incredibly relieved Thursday night when he finally scored a touchdown.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lewis Hamilton hoping to end drought with victory in Brazilian Grand Prix

The driver has not won a race since Saudi Arabia Grand Prix in 2021 but can still secure second place in the drivers’ championship

The Guardian - UK

KCR cautions people to be wary of Congress

K. Chandrasekhar Rao urges Telangana people to vote for BRS, citing its success in driving away drought and uniting the State. He warns against Congress, claiming it would hamper progress and destroy schemes like Rythu Bandhu, 24-hour free power, Dharani portal, and Dalit Bandhu. BRS has the heart to safeguard…

The Hindu

Here Are the Longest Championship Droughts in the Four Major North American Sports

The Rangers were able to end their drought—but there are plenty of teams with far worse ones.

Sports Illustrated

Chief Minister accuses Union government of stepmotherly treatment towards Karnataka

CM Siddaramaiah accuses Union govt of stepmotherly treatment towards Karnataka, not releasing ₹17,900 crore drought relief. Ridicules BJP's proposed tour of drought-hit areas, urges them to pressure Centre. Venugopal & Surjewala in State to discuss 2024 LS elections & Board/Corp appointments. CM justifies Cong legislators' Dubai tour, says govt not…

The Hindu

YSRCP govt. ignored plights of drought-hit farmers in Andhra Pradesh, alleges TDP leader

AP govt declared drought-hit mandals a day after deadline expired, neglecting farmers' hardship. TDP MLA Narendra Kumar said govt failed to mobilize funds & allocate funds for relief. No report submitted to Centre, while Telangana & Karnataka declared mandals & pegged losses.

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Amazon a time bomb for the emergence of diseases with pandemic potential – due to deforestation and climate change

Home to the greatest biodiversity on the planet, the Amazon is also a ticking time bomb for the emergence or resurgence of diseases with pandemic potential. This is because environmental degradation and altered landscapes are important factors in this process, which are exacerbated during periods of extreme drought, such as…

The Guardian - UK

Action to protect against climate crisis ‘woefully inadequate’, UN warns

International funding to shield people from heatwaves, floods and droughts only 5-10% of what is needed, report finds

AAP

Bushfires add to pain for farmers battling drought

Bushfires sparked by dry lighting strikes have burnt through more than 35,000 hectares near the NSW-Queensland border, leaving farmers in dire straits.

The Guardian - UK

Flash droughts are likely to become increasingly common, say researchers

Scientists have been studying the increasingly common phenomenon, which can intensify wildfires and affect crop yields

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Role of Dharwad in unification movement remembered

Labour Minister and district in-charge for Dharwad Santosh Lad has said that steps had been taken for ensuring adequate drinking water, fodder to cattle, and employment for job card-holders in the drought-hit Dharwad district and a proposal worth ₹212 crore had been submitted to the State government for drought relief.

The Hindu

Suresh Kumar urges DKS to prepare a blueprint for Bengaluru’s water supply till next monsoon

Expressing concern that the Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee’s (CWRC) order to release water at the rate of 2,600 cusecs a day to Tamil Nadu at a time when storage in Cauvery basin reservoirs is poor due to drought situation may affect drinking water supply to Bengaluru, former minister and BJP…

Al Jazeera

Salt in paradise: What a Louisiana crabber is losing to saltwater intrusion

Drought has allowed sea water to advance up the Mississippi River, putting drinking water and other resources at risk.

The Hindu

CM calls BJP’s drought study tour a ‘farce’ for petty political gains

Terming Karnataka BJP’s drought study tour as ‘farce’, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday accused the saffron party of using the drought situation for “petty political gain.”

The Hindu

Telkur demands CBI probe into KEA examination scam

Former legislator and BJP State spokesperson Rajkumar Patil Telkur demanded a CBI inquiry in an alleged cheating in the competitive examination conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) for recruitment to various posts last week.

The Hindu

Cauvery dispute: Siddaramaiah visits farmers’ protest site in Mandya

CM Siddaramaiah visits Mandya to protect farmers' interests in Cauvery dispute. Assures not to sacrifice farmers' interests for power. Arguing before CWRC & CWMA that Karnataka unable to release water due to drought. Govt. will make efforts to ensure drinking water & save crops. Released ₹50 cr for Mysugar revival…

The Guardian - UK

‘For us, the Amazon isn’t a cause, it’s our home’: the riverside communities stranded by the climate crisis

The historic drought in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest has reduced the Rio Negro to a trickle and put at risk the livelihoods of remote Indigenous and riverside communities

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