The Latest Breaking News from Drought

With drier and hotter weather patterns confirmed some Aussie farmers are already in drought.

It was a party worthy of snapping a seven-year playoff drought.

Climate change is disrupting China’s tea industry. The country is the world's leading producer of tea leaves, but this year, spring harvests fell by 20%, according to official figures. What’s more, the taste of the national beverage is also changing – the consequences of last summer’s drought. Lou Kisiela, Antoine…

The 29-year-old ended a long American drought with victory in the Vuelta a España. And he did so with a very different style to his predecessors

Kerala initiates drought mitigation measures despite 6% reduction in monsoon deficit. 3R approach for water security, assessment of rainfall, water availability & temperature, infrastructural works, rain harvesting pits, and availability of drinking water to animals. IMD forecasts above normal rainfall till Sep 28, but monsoon likely to end as deficient…

In response to the most severe drought Mayotte has experienced in decades, the French government and local authorities in the overseas territory are taking drastic measures to ensure inhabitants get basic access to water. The unprecedented shortage is pushing locals into desperation and mounting tensions at a time when Mayotte…

Karnataka awaits CWMA outcome; BJP MP calls for talks b/w TN & Karnataka to ease tension. Karnataka opposes citing shortage for drinking & crops. BJP MP urges TN to consider Karnataka's water needs & suggests CMs meet to discuss situation.

Sugarcane farmers in Karnataka seek waiver on agri loans due to drought. Prolonged water stress affects crops, causing distress & financial hardship. Association demands ₹25K/acre relief & SAP announcement, else will stage indefinite dharna at Vidhana Soudha. Centre criticised for FRP increase & State for Cauvery issue. 10-member team to…

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has urged the Opposition BJP to put pressure on the Centre to bring changes to the Manual for Drought Management 2016 (updated in 2020) for the declaration of drought by States rather than “indulge in politics” over it in the State.

The USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) reported that global soybean production is forecasted to reach 410.6 million metric tons for the 2023/24 season, an incredible crop year. Will this bumper crop year be enough to push soybean prices from their current levels to their typical seasonal low in October?

A day after the Cabinet panel’s meeting, the Karnataka government on Thursday issued an official order declaring 195 taluks in the State as drought-hit, including nine taluks surrounding the capital city.