The Latest Breaking News from Drought

A.P. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy to inaugurate Owk tunnel project on November 30

A.P. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy to inaugurate Owk tunnel project on November 30. The project, an integral component of the Galeru Nagari Sujala Sravanthi, has a discharge capacity of 2 tmc ft per day, and is aimed at addressing the perennial drought situations in the Rayalaseema region.

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

Govt. ready to answer all questions of Opposition parties during winter session in Belagavi, says CM

CM Siddaramaiah says State govt ready to answer all questions in winter session; issues concerning North Karnataka to be discussed; list of legislators for boards/corps finalised; ₹226 crore released for Haveri district for employment, drinking water, fodder; Union govt yet to release funds for drought relief; permission for CBI inquiry…

The Hindu · Nov 29, 2023

Barcelona may need water shipped in during a record drought in northeast Spain, authorities say

Tighter water restrictions for drought-stricken northeast Spain have gone in effect as authorities in Catalonia say that Barcelona may need to have fresh water shipped in by boat in the coming months

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2023

Bharatiya Kisan Morcha protest foiled at Agriculture Commissionerate in Guntur in Andhra Pradesh

Police foiled the protest of Bharatiya Kisan Morcha State body, which was demanding the Andhra Pradesh Government to declare 450 mandals as drought affected

The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023

238 villages in Shivamogga expected to face drinking water problems: Madhu Bangarappa

Shivamogga district is facing the impact of drought, with Sorab taluk starting to rely on tankers for drinking water. Minister Madhu Bangarappa visited drought-hit areas in the district to assess the situation and ensure people are not affected.

The Hindu · Nov 27, 2023

Climate crisis and energy costs fuel £600 rise in UK household food bill, analysis finds

Extreme weather contributing one-third of all food price inflation with worse to come in 2024, warn climate researchers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2023

Terry Venables dies at 80: Former Barcelona stars recall 'innovator', 'revolutionary' and 'great showman' who 'transformed the team' after Diego Maradona's exit

The Ex-England manager spent three seasons at Camp Nou in the 1980s and led the Catalan club to league title after a long drought

FourFourTwo · Nov 26, 2023

Drought rampant in Andhra Pradesh, but government is least bothered about plight of farmers, alleges BJP Kisan Morcha

Drought rampant in Andhra Pradesh, but government is least bothered about plight of farmers, alleges BJP Kisan Morcha. The government has pegged the number of drought-hit mandals in Andhra Pradesh at 103, whereas, in reality, 450 mandals are reeling under dry conditions, says Kumara Swamy. Activists of the Kisan Morcha…

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

Disbursement of Rythu Bandhu to begin from Nov. 27: Harish

Minister T. Harish Rao accused Congress of making baseless allegations on Kaleshwaram Project and misleading people on dole. He said BRS will increase dole from ₹10,000 to ₹16,000/acre, while Congress promised ₹15,000. He also ridiculed Congress for changing stance on power supply to farm sector. He said people used to…

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

Ensure water supply in drought-hit areas, Karnataka Revenue Minister tells officials

Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Friday directed officials to ensure that there is no shortage of drinking water in drought-hit areas. He also asked them to ensure availability of fodder.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023