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State seed corporation signs MoU with ICRISAT to access drought and disease-resistant varieties

KSSC, ICRISAT ink MoU to introduce drought, disease-resistant varieties to benefit farmers in Karnataka. KSSC to get access to new seed varieties from ICRISAT; MoU valid for 3 yrs; Varieties to be validated by VRDC, KSSC & State agri univs; FICCI reps meet Agri Min to discuss reforms.

The Hindu

Drought impact: Onion prices skyrocket

Bengaluru: Drought has caused severe crop loss in Chitradurga, major onion-growing belt, leading to skyrocketing prices of onions in retail market. Arrivals of onions from Challakere reduced to less than 10% of usual. Quality of onions improved, but old 'peeled out' onions still available at lower prices. Union govt. fixed…

The Hindu

Drought takes its toll on the yield of Bengaluru’s favourite bean

Karn. farmers face crisis as drought takes toll on avarekai crop; no rain led to wilting of plants, ₹2 lakh spent/acre w/no hopes of recovery; Raita sangha leader says weather similar to summer in March; AP crop may dominate markets, prices may rise to ₹100/kg.

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KCR promises linking NSP ayacut with Kaleshwaram to stave off lean seasons, drought conditions

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CPI asks Andhra Pradesh govt. to announce ‘drought-hit’ mandals in State

The CPI slams the A.P. govt for ignoring farmers' plight and will organise a round-table on Krishna water redistribution November 1.

The Hindu

Water woes, hot summers and labor costs are haunting pumpkin farmers in the West

Some pumpkin farmers in the West, particularly wholesalers in places like Colorado and New Mexico, are feeling the pinching effects of drought

The Independent UK

Severe drought in the Amazon reveals millennia-old carvings

Severe drought in the Brazilian Amazon has caused the Negro River to reach historic lows, revealing millennia-old carvings previously hidden under water

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TDP-JSP district-level coordination meetings to be organised in Andhra Pradesh from October 29

TDP-JSP district-level coordination meetings to be organised in Andhra Pradesh from October 29. The three-day initiative is to chalk out an action plan on the basis of local issues to counter the YSR Congress Party in the ensuing general elections; also, effort is to evolve a comprehensive strategy and release…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

A salty problem for people near the mouth of the Mississippi is a wakeup call for New Orleans

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The Independent UK

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

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The Conversation

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.

The Independent UK

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 Hindu

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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The Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

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

Newcastle Herald

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

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

The Conversation

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…

The Guardian - AU

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.

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