The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Drought stirs political clash in Telangana

Telangana faces political heat amid drought conditions and water scarcity, intensifying ahead of Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu · Apr 9, 2024

Greek Valley That Became A Lake Stirs Drought Debate

Gracefully rising above a din of croaking frogs as the sun sets, a pelican flies over Lake Karla, one the largest inland expanses of water in Greece.

International Business Times · Apr 9, 2024

‘Summer water storage tanks must be filled for drinking purpose’

Chief Secretary ensures water from Prakasam Barrage reaches all villages in Guntur district during drought, monitoring with drone cameras.

The Hindu · Apr 8, 2024

Karnataka declared drought well ahead of deadline, Amit Shah’s claim that we declared it late is a lie: Krishna Byre Gowda

Disputing the recent statement of Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the Karnataka government submitted its proposal seeking drought relief three months late, leading to a delay in providing relief to the State, Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda has asserted that it was done well in time.

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024

Drought relief delayed as State government did not submit details, says BJP leader

The Union government has not released crop loss compensation to drought-hit farmers in Karnataka as the Congress government has delayed submission of documents including various statistics, A.S. Patil Nadahalli, BJP Raitha Morcha State Unit president said in Belagavi on Saturday.

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024

Nirmala concedes delay in drought relief; says Centre has written to EC to permit holding meet on disaster aid

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the Union government had written to the Election Commission (EC) on March 28 seeking permission to hold a meeting of the high-level committee to clear several proposals for disaster relief, including drought relief for Karnataka.

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024

Rory McIlroy, the Masters and a tale of two droughts

Rory McIlroy's quest for a Masters victory and career Grand Slam after a transformative year of self-discovery and growth.

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

Drought: Permission must to drill new borewells in Mysuru

Drought intensifies in Mysuru district, officials tasked with ensuring water availability in affected villages on priority basis.

The Hindu · Apr 5, 2024

Southern Africa faces humanitarian crisis as millions exacerbated with hunger, floods

Tens of millions are grappling with hunger, malnutrition, and water shortages across southern Africa as extreme drought and floods ravage the region. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 5, 2024

Australia should prepare for 20-year megadroughts as the climate crisis worsens, study finds

Climate modelling by the Australian National University found Australia has experienced megadroughts every 150 to 1,000 years and is due for another

The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2024