The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Don’t celebrate my birthday on May 15: D.K. Shivakumar

D.K. Shivakumar urges supporters not to celebrate his birthday due to drought in Karnataka, requests wishes instead.

The Hindu · May 12, 2024

Karnataka government seeks relaxation of model of conduct to take up drought relief

The Karnataka government has appealed to the Election Commission of India (EC) to relax the model code of conduct (MCC) that is in force for the Lok Sabha election to enable it to start holding meetings to take up relief measures in drought-hit taluks.

The Hindu · May 11, 2024

Costa Rica Announces Electricity Rationing Plan Amid Drought

Hydroelectric plants are responsible for supplying 70% of the Central American country's electricity, and the state-run electricity company, ICE, has partially blamed the drought problem on El Niño. The present situation has forced the Costa Rican government to announce the electricity rationing plan.

Latin Times · May 10, 2024

'A Blessing': Rains Refill Iraq's Drought-hit Reservoirs

The reservoir behind the massive Darbandikhan dam, tucked between the rolling mountains of northeastern Iraq, is almost full again after four successive years of drought and severe water shortages.

International Business Times · May 8, 2024

Polling ends in Karnataka; month-long, nail-biting wait begins

As the curtains came down on the hard-fought and high-pitched Lok Sabha elections amid the sweltering heat in Karnataka on Tuesday, it will be nearly a month-long tense wait for the electoral fortunes to be known. The counting of votes across the country will take place on June 4. Amid…

The Hindu · May 7, 2024

Phi Phi Island facing drought

Locals on Phi Phi Island have not had enough fresh water for their needs for over two months, leading to the consideration of temporary closures of some business operations if the dry spell continues.

Bangkok Post · May 7, 2024

High steaks: PM launches drought fund at Beef Week

More than half a billion dollars will be allocated for projects helping farmers prepare for drought and to boost their capacity to adapt to climate change.

AAP · May 6, 2024

KAU comes up with guidelines for farmers to resist drought

KAU comes up with guidelines for farmers to resist drought 

The Hindu · May 5, 2024

Farmers body alleges injustice in distribution of drought relief

Farmers' Association of Karnataka to hold demonstration in Bengaluru on May 14 due to injustice in drought relief distribution.

The Hindu · May 5, 2024

Namibia's unique desert lions threatened by drought and human conflict

Namibia’s unique desert-adapted lions, which eke out a living in the harsh Kunene Region in the country’s north-west, have declined up to 21 percent over the past year due to a drought-induced drop in prey and conflict with humans.

Radio France Internationale · May 5, 2024