Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Major parties in Andhra Pradesh fail to fight against Centre’s ‘injustice‘ towards State post bifurcation: CPI(M)

CPI(M) leader Gafoor slams YSRCP, TDP and JSP for being indifferent towards A.P. post bifurcation. He accuses them of not keeping promises made in State Reorganisation Act and criticises the govt. for not including drought-prone Prakasam in list of backward districts.

The Hindu

AAP points out that ₹13.5 crore drought relief for Mysuru district translates to ₹375 per farmer

Citing the relief of ₹13.5 crore for Mysuru district, AAP pointed out that the district comprises 1,384 drought-hit villages. This works out to just ₹97,684 per village. If we consider roughly about 300 farmers in each village, that translates to ₹375 per farmer. This money is not enough for cattle…

The Hindu

H.K. Patil criticises Centre for ignoring drought situation in Karnataka

Criticising the BJP-led Union government for ignoring Karnataka, which is reeling under drought, Minister for Law, Parliamentary Affairs, Legislation and Tourism H.K. Patil said that though more than 200 taluks have been declared as drought-affected, not even a single leader from the Centre had paid visited to the drought-affected areas…

The Hindu

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Release ₹10 crore for every drought-hit taluk: Karjol

Former Minister Govind Karjol has urged the State government to release ₹10 crore for drought relief work to every drought-hit taluk in the State.

The Hindu

Agriculture Minister Chaluvaraya Swamy blames Centre for not releasing drought relief to Karnataka

Admitting that the farmers in the State were reeling under a severe financial crisis owing mainly to the drought that had hit most of the State, Agriculture Minister N. Chaluvaraya Swamy said that the decision on the disbursement of drought relief would be taken by the Cabinet in its meeting…

The Hindu

CM hits back at Prime Minister for his comments on Karnataka

CM Siddaramaiah slams PM Modi's "lies" on Karnataka's development standstill; alleges BJP of "bankruptcy" & "kickback" allegations. CM says Centre not releasing drought relief & that many sitting & former legislators from BJP & JD(S) will join Congress. No "Operation Hastha".

The Hindu

‘Everything is parched’: Amazon struggles with drought amid deforestation

By now, the rivers should be full. But large-scale cattle farming, the climate crisis and weather events like El Niño mean Brazil is near the point of no return

The Guardian - UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

‘Between risk and despair’: Cyclical drought hurts pregnant women in Angola

Angola is struggling with its worst climate crisis in 40 years as it severely affects the lives of its pregnant women.

Al Jazeera

3 cities face a climate dilemma: to build or not to build homes in risky places

Towns across the U.S. want to stop building homes that are vulnerable to climate-driven disasters, like wildfires, floods and droughts. It's easier said than done.

WEKU

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

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

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - UK

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 Hindu

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…

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Conversation

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

1 … 70 71 72 73

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Bharatiya Janata Party

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.