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Karnataka under spell of drought as all 31 districts receive poor rain

The southwest monsoon season for 2023 ‘’officially’’ ended on September 30 and the cumulative rainfall in the State from June 1 to September 30 was 642 mm against a normal of 852 mm with the deficiency being 25%.

The Hindu

India men end 37-year medal drought in badminton

Indian men assured themselves of a medal when they beat Nepal 3-0 and ended a 37-year drought in the badminton team event at the Asian Games on Friday.

The Times of India

Increase forest area in Karnataka to 33% to fight climate change: CM

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges to increase forest area to 33% of total land area to fight climate change. Drought, water crisis & crop damage affect State's GDP & per capita income. Increasing forest area can help prevent extreme weather conditions.

The Hindu

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The last drop: Sandy Hollow is drying up

An extra $9m needed to connect Sandy Hollow to Denman water supply.

Newcastle Herald

Mass death of Amazonian dolphins prompts fears for vulnerable species

Rising temperatures could be passing tolerance threshold for endangered animals as Lake Tefé reaches 39C

The Guardian - UK

Food prices are rising as countries limit exports. Blame climate change, El Nino and Russia's war

Restrictions on food exports are spilling over from rice and wheat to other essentials

The Independent UK

Farmers seek immediate drought relief even as district officials visit fields in Belagavi following complaints

Farmers in Belagavi, Karnataka urge Union govt. to release drought relief funds, expand MGNREGA coverage, waive farm loans. Officials visited drought-hit villages, found 99% cultivation targets achieved despite 38% rainfall scarcity. Farmers reported crop losses due to delayed rainfall.

The Hindu

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Cauvery row: Karnataka to challenge CWRC order; stage gets set for bandh

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said he will challenge CWRC's direction to release 3,000 cusecs of water to TN in SC. He added that Karnataka does not have water to release. He also said 195 taluks in the state are reeling under drought. He said protests are allowed in democracy, but will…

The Hindu

Brazil’s Amazon rainforest faces a severe drought that may affect around 500,000 people

Officials say the Amazon rainforest in Brazil is facing a severe drought that may affect around 500,000 people by the end of the year

The Independent UK

Louisiana's struggle with influx of salt water prompts a request for Biden to declare an emergency

Salt water flowing from the Gulf of Mexico into the drought-stricken Mississippi River is prompting Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards to ask President Joe Biden to declare a state of emergency

The Independent UK

Drought funding should focus on programs with ‘lasting public benefit’, review finds

The $5bn Future Drought Fund has underspent its $100m annual budget every year since it was established in 2019

The Guardian - AU

Environmental disasters and climate change force people to cross borders, but they're not recognised as refugees – they should be

As our planet warms, we’re experiencing more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels, prolonged droughts and altered ecosystems. These environmental shifts directly affect people’s livelihoods by destroying crops and depleting water sources. They make once-inhabitable areas uninhabitable.

The Conversation

Farmers backed to tackle disasters, drought front on

Farmers and regional Australia are being told to seize the opportunities of the nation's transition to a net-zero economy after warnings of worsening droughts.

AAP

Pralhad Joshi’s charge election-oriented, says Santosh Lad

Minister Lad accuses Joshi of using Hindu festivals for electioneering; questions whether festivals were celebrated in past 7 decades; questions why Joshi not talking about China, drought, pending GST money; questions purpose of ₹1.5 lakh crore allocated to State; alleges GST share being diverted to UP, Bihar.

The Hindu

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We need urban trees more than ever – here's how to save them from extreme heat

Australians are bracing for a hot spring and summer. The Bureau of Meteorology has finally declared El Niño is underway, making warmer and drier conditions more likely for large parts of the country. And we’ve just watched the Northern Hemisphere swelter through their summer, making July 2023 Earth’s hottest month…

Evening Standard

David Moyes addresses long-running Liverpool drought as West Ham lose at Anfield again

Hammers wasteful as Moyes struggles continue at Anfield

The Hindu

Prakasam peasants worried over poor storage in Krishna basin reservoirs

Prakasam farmers cross fingers for poor reservoir storage in Krishna basin. Poor inflows result in meagre 285.69 tmc storage vs. 575.57 capacity. No inflows to Nagarjunasagar reservoir, irrigating district. 42.7% excess rainfall improves crop coverage, but 70.9% deficit in August affects standing crops. Chilli cultivation with bore well water in…

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah politicising drought issue, alleges Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi has alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was unnecessarily politicising the issue of drought relief to cover up failures of his government.

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Forecasts for Rain in Brazil Weigh on Coffee Prices

Dec arabica coffee (KCZ23 ) on Friday closed down -3.70 (-2.39%), and Nov ICE robusta coffee (RMX23 ) closed down -3 (-0.12%). Coffee prices Friday posted moderate losses, with arabica falling to a 1-week low. Forecasts for rain in Brazil have eased drought concerns and sparked long liquidation in coffee...

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Arabica Coffee Prices Fall Back on Forecasts for Rain in Brazil

Dec arabica coffee (KCZ23 ) this morning is down -4.10 (-2.65%), and Nov ICE robusta coffee (RMX23 ) is up +2 (+0.08%). Coffee prices this morning are mixed, with arabica falling to a 1-week low. Forecasts for rain in Brazil have eased drought concerns and sparked long liquidation in coffee...

The Guardian - US

New Orleans declares emergency over saltwater intrusion in drinking water

Potential health risks of high salt concentrations for those who rely on Mississippi River lead mayor to sign declaration

The Hindu

Initiate measures to address drinking water needs, officials told

Minister Suresh directs officials to take measures to address drinking water needs due to monsoon failure & drought. He suggests taping bore wells on private lands & hiring them, replacing non-functional RO plants, cleaning overhead tanks twice a year & introducing mobile Indira Canteens. He also warns agencies compromising on…

The Hindu

Dasara festivities to be simple and meaningful in view of drought in Karnataka

The authorities had planned to celebrate the showpiece event in the cultural calendar of Karnataka in a grand manner this year, but the drought has dampened the mood in the State.

The Hindu

Stakeholders against scaling down Dasara as farmers call for low-key festival

Amidst calls to scale down Dasara, stakeholders debate pros/cons: some argue for low-key celebrations, while others suggest traditional festivities to aid local economy, generate jobs.

The Hindu

Water release for two weeks from Malaprabha Dam starting today

Belagavi Officials to release water from Malaprabha Dam Thurs. to meet drinking water needs of downstream villages/towns. Minister Hebbalkar said water release will help farmers whose crops are drying up. DC Patil asked officials to release water keeping in mind storage till June 2024. MLA Konareddi demanded immediate water release…

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