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Centre has not released a single rupee to Karnataka for drought relief despite appeals: Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah said Centre has not released any funds for drought relief to Karnataka despite twice requesting ₹17,000 crore. Central team accepted 116 taluks were affected, but no positive response. He had informal dinner meeting with Home Minister G Parameshwara, H.C. Mahadevappa & Satish Jarkiholi, no politics discussed. He heard…

The Hindu

Sydney turns over a new leaf and says goodbye to much-maligned plane trees

Trees once described as ‘about as much use to our wildlife as concrete posts’ to gradually be phased out in favour of more drought-tolerant plants

The Guardian - AU

Rajyotsava spirit dimmed under Centre’s ‘shadow of neglect’, says Siddaramaiah

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah accuses Central govt. of neglecting State, denying funds for infrastructure projects & drought relief. He questions why no love for Karnataka & demands recognition, respect & fair share of nation's growth. #AnswerMadiModi.

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Minister hopeful of Centre considering State’s drought relief request

Revenue Minister Byregowda expresses confidence Union govt. will act positively on drought relief. Delegation met Agriculture & Home dept. secretaries in Delhi. Compensation to be released online to avoid misuse. Officers instructed to upload land details, draw Akharband, dispose of cases, implement e-office, issue notifications, mitigate water crises & buy…

The Hindu

Fire, other ravages jeopardize California’s prized forests

Forest in California may be disappearing

The Independent UK

How sustainable, liveable and resilient housing can help us adapt to a changing future

This summer, Canada experienced wildfires, extreme heat, drought and flooding. Other regions of the world faced similar events.

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In the Amazon, communities next to the world's most voluminous river are queuing for water

As the Amazon drought rages on, public authorities in Brazil are scrambling to deliver food and water to thousands of isolated communities throughout a vast and roadless territory, where boats are the only means of transportation

The Independent UK

Mysterious ancient ‘human face’ rock carvings revealed by receding waters in Amazon

‘This time we found not just more carvings but the sculpture of a human face cut into the rock’

The Independent UK

CPI(M) presses for judicial probe into ‘fake land deed racket’

CPI(M) State Sec. Srinivasa Rao demands judicial probe into fake land deed racket in Prakasam district. SIT inquiry not enough due to political pressure. Jagan Mohan Reddy govt. urged to agree to CBI inquiry into liquor scam. BJP's Purandeswari silent after demanding govt. reveal liquor contract beneficiaries. CPI(M) urges YSRCP,…

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Ancient rock carvings revealed by receding Amazon waters amid drought

Human faces and other figures believed to be up to 2,000 years old exposed as Brazil river level hits record low

The Guardian - US

What is super fog? Weather phenomenon causes fatal Louisiana pile-ups

Dense super fog in Louisiana caused one massive multi-car pile-up and dozens of other crashes on Monday

The Independent UK

Water restrictions coming: Hunter dries up due to record low rainfall

Lower Hunter water storages tipped to hit 60 per cent in March

Newcastle Herald

The Rio Grande isn't just a border – it's a river in crisis

The Rio Grande is one of the longest rivers in North America, running some 1,900 miles (3,060 kilometers) from the Colorado Rockies southeast to the Gulf of Mexico. It provides fresh water for seven U.S. and Mexican states, and forms the border between Texas and Mexico, where it is known…

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Water restrictions predicted for Sydney as likely hot El Niño summer raises ‘red flags’

Falling dam levels and spiking water consumption lead authorities to urge residents to watch their usage

Evening Standard

Brentford: Neal Maupay reveals confidence struggles as goal drought extends to 33 games

The striker has not scored since September 2022 and had a controversially goal ruled out by VAR at the weekend

The Hindu

HDK criticises Siddaramaiah, DKS for watching cricket match amidst drought

Kumaraswamy accuses Siddaramaiah of watching cricket while State is in crisis; calls Congress "Scamgress". Alleges govt artificially creating power shortage to collect commission from private companies. Shivakumar dismisses claims, suggests filing complaint if misappropriation.

The Hindu

Task force committee to be set up to supervise drought in Raichur district

Task force to supervise drought in Raichur district: ₹50 lakh to mitigate drinking water crisis, ₹10 lakh to drill borewells, Sindhanur taluk to be declared drought-hit, input subsidy to be released, 15th Finance Commission grants for drinking water, two drinking water tankers per taluk, additional tankers based on demand.

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Ecosystem in Cauvery’s birthplace cries for attention amidst 42% deficit in Southwest monsoon rainfall

The dwindling storage in Karnataka’s Cauvery basin reservoirs due to drought prevailing in the State has caused concerns in the downstream areas, besides typically escalating the legal tussle over inter-State sharing of the river water. But the plight of the sensitive ecosystem of Kodagu, which is the main catchment area as…

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Collin Morikawa ends two-year winless drought at PGA Tour’s Zozo Championship

"I had to really look back and ask myself what's wrong? What's the reason behind finishing 2nd or 5th versus a win?"

The Hindu

Between spells of drought and untimely rain, pulses take a hit in Karnataka

Karnataka's erratic rainfall has caused pulses production to drop drastically, with green gram down 80% and red gram (tur) likely to be down 60%. The state's total pulse production is estimated to be 14.5 lakh metric tonnes, below the annual consumption of 17.45 lakh metric tonnes. Farmers are devastated as…

Newcastle Herald

'Dire straits': Hunter farmers rush to offload stock as drought tightens its grip

Bureau of Meteorology predicts a scorching summer ahead.

The Hindu

Government committed to farmers welfare, says Karnataka Minister

Govt to support farmers in drought/agricultural issues; 200 taluks affected; Mysuru Dasara toned down; Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar encouraged agri/irrigation; Cong. gave importance to agri/irrigation; Govt to use tech to address agri issues; Farmers urged to adopt new tech.

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Brazil Drought, Green Plan Jolt Earnings For This Soaring Irrigation Stock

Lindsay earnings crushed views. The company's bullish outlook for fiscal 2024 pushed LNN stock above a key level.

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The dams are full for now – but Sydney will need new water supplies as rainfall becomes less reliable

When Australia last went into El Niño, we had water supply issues in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne.

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