The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Shires in state’s west the last to have drought declarations revoked after heavy rain earlier this year

Fury over a ban on live sheep export by sea and a biosecurity levy may be eased by a series of packages to manage drought and boost the agriculture workforce.

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

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.

How Western Australia's live export ban could reach across the Nullarbor.

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.

Drought in Karnataka impacts dairy farmers' income, milk production, and government subsidies, leading to financial distress and reduced milk yield.

Zimbabwe's severe humanitarian crisis due to a 40-year drought affecting 7.6 million people requires urgent assistance to prevent further escalation.

Cardamom farmers in Idukki face severe drought, leading to crop failure and financial distress, with production expected to plummet.