The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Leader of Opposition R. Ashok says Congress cannot compete with BJP at national level, in terms of issues or stature of leaders

Ruins of a centuries-old town have emerged at a dam parched by drought in northern Philippines, giving residents a rare spectacle and an extra source of income in a region dependent on rice-growing.

A drought has upended life in several South American cities, leading to water rationing and power cuts as well as forest fires.

A war of words over the quantum of drought relief released by the Centre to Karnataka ensued on Sunday, with the Opposition Janata Dal (Secular) and BJP accusing the Congress of politicising the issue. They claimed the State had received less in Central assistance when the Congress was in power.

The Congress alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is indulging in “fear mongering” as he is “desperate” after facing a “washout” in the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls.

Karnataka drough relief: Congress leaders protest against Centre's 'meagre' drought relief, demand higher compensation for farmers.

A prolonged drought, soaring livestock production costs and uncertainty about the future of the live export trade could force some farmers off the land.

As global warming intensifies droughts, floods and wildfires around the world, scientists in western United States are turning to beavers to help reverse some of the damage.

65-year-old Chilaka Bhukya Bhai's daily struggle for water in drought-hit Andhra Pradesh village highlights severe water scarcity.