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Australia on track for decades-long megadroughts

Droughts lasting for decades are a real possibility for Australia as the impact of climate change pairs with natural dry cycles, researchers say.

AAP

‘Average is awesome’: California pleased with result of critical snowpack survey

After years of swinging extremes, state snowpack is at rare average of 110%, setting up good water savings account for year ahead

The Guardian - US

Summer vacation midday meals to be implemented from April 11 to May 28

Due to drought in Karnataka, the State government has ordered to extend the midday meal programme to schoolchildren in 223 drought-prone taluks during the summer vacation for 41 days from April 11 to May 28 for government and aided school children of classes 1 to 8.

The Hindu

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Farmers stage protest against delayed drought relief

Farmers in Belagavi protest against government delays in drought relief, citing inadequate support and anti-farmer policies.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Amit Shah rolls out Lok Sabha campaign in Karnataka, and more

The Hindu

Minister visits Dhupdal Reservoir

Public Works Minister visits Dhupdal Reservoir in Belagavi, discusses water release, drought, and increasing dam capacity with officers.

The Hindu

Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins campaign in Karnataka by alleging power tussle between CM and Deputy CM

Expressing concern over Karnataka being gripped by drought, Mr. Shah accused the Congress government of delaying the process of sending the memorandum to the Centre for drought assistance by three months.

The Hindu

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Revanth ridicules KCR for comments on drought, asks Opposition for a report on ‘farmer suicides’

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy refutes BRS allegations of drought in the State, questions rationale behind the allegations, welcomes KCR visit to agriculture fields, prepares summer action plan.

The Hindu

CM questions Amit Shah’s moral right to seek votes in Karnataka without releasing Central aid for drought

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah questions Amit Shah's moral right to seek votes without releasing Central aid for Karnataka's drought relief.

The Hindu

Venezuela Faces Record Wildfires Amid Amazon Drought

Venezuela faces unprecedented wildfires due to drought and climate change, highlighting the urgent need for global climate action.

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Prevailing drought conditions are man-made: KTR

KT Rama Rao visits drought-hit farmers in Nalgonda, criticizes Congress government for crop losses, demands relief for farmers.

The Hindu

KCR is indulging in falsehoods on drought conditions in utter frustration over BRS losing ground: Uttam

Telangana’s Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy refutes KCR's claims, points at issues and devastation of irrigation sector in the State under the previous government.

The Hindu

Drought situation posing threat to Cardamom sector

The ongoing drought situation in the cardamom-producing centres of Idukki poses a threat to cardamom farmers.

The Hindu

Southern Africa Faces Severe Drought And Food Insecurity

Severe drought in rural Zimbabwe leads to food insecurity and hunger, with communities like Mangwe facing dire circumstances. Urgent action is needed to pr...

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Water woes in Kerala’s wetland

As Kuttanad faces the dire consequences of changing weather patterns, for the people of the region who live across 62 grama panchayats fluctuating weather patterns, alternating between torrential downpours and drought, and intrusion of saline water from the sea are at the forefront

The Hindu

Karnataka’s heat and drought wilt vegetable cultivation

Hoskote taluk faces drought, affecting horticulture crops, leading to soaring vegetable prices in Bengaluru, impacting farmers and consumers.

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India Shines In Global Equity Markets Amid Asia Deals Drought

India's remarkable performance in global equity markets attracts investors with stable political environment and growth potential.

The Times of India

For Shubhankar Sharma, a win is not so far away

Confident golfer relying on home comforts to break 6-year drought

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AAP

Winery hit with record fine for pipeline water theft

A vineyard and its former manager have been fined nearly $500,000 for stealing water in the middle of a drought to make wine.

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of betraying the interests of Karnataka

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accuses BJP of betraying Kannadigas by denying drought relief funds, challenges BJP leadership to debate.

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Mega Millions Jackpot Finally Won After Long Lottery Drought

A Mega Millions Jackpot Finally Won After Long Lottery Drought.12 billion Mega Millions jackpot has been won, ending a significant lottery drought and sparking excitement as the winner's identity remains a mystery.

The Hindu

Drought: Ban on drawing river water for agriculture using pumpsets

Deputy Commissioner of Mysuru bans illegal water drawing to prevent drinking water crisis amidst soaring temperatures and drought.

The Hindu

Jagadish Shettar terms Congress move to approach Supreme Court for funds release a political gimmick

Former Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar criticizes Karnataka government for approaching Supreme Court over drought relief delay, calling it political stunt.

International Business Times

Sprinklers And Drip Irrigation Help Iraqis beat Drought

After four years of drought, Iraqi farmer Mohammed Sami was about to abandon his father's parched land, but then a water-saving irrigation system revived his crops and his hopes.

The Hindu

Now, Karnataka knocks on Supreme Court’s door seeking drought relief from Centre

Karnataka government files petition against Centre for denying drought funds, triggering political debate ahead of elections.

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