The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Amidst calls to scale down Dasara, stakeholders debate pros/cons: some argue for low-key celebrations, while others suggest traditional festivities to aid local economy, generate jobs.

Belagavi Officials to release water from Malaprabha Dam Thurs. to meet drinking water needs of downstream villages/towns. Minister Hebbalkar said water release will help farmers whose crops are drying up. DC Patil asked officials to release water keeping in mind storage till June 2024. MLA Konareddi demanded immediate water release…

Melting ice caps and rising sea levels are urgent but people care more about the floods, wildfires and droughts that are here now, New York summit hears

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…