The Latest Breaking News from Drought

Barring K.R. Nagar, all taluks in Mysuru district have been declared drought-affected, said Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra.

Karnataka facing drought: Revenue Minister urges officials to take up relief measures, increase person days under MGNREGA, stop supply of fodder to other States, extend help to fodder farmers, submit report to Centre for NDRF assistance, clear tank encroachment, issue title deeds to revenue villages in 6 months.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital city, will likely face increased heatwaves, droughts and severe flooding over the next 67 years. These changes will pose risks to public health and infrastructure. They’ll also be felt most acutely by the city’s most vulnerable residents: those living in informal settlements.

BJP in Shivamogga district protested against Congress govt. for not addressing farmers' plight due to drought & power disruptions. Ex-Minister Eshwarappa & MP Raghavendra accused govt. of negligence leading to 130+ farmer suicides & not understanding needs. MLA & MLC also present.

Arizona is one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., with an economy that offers many opportunities for workers and businesses. But it faces a daunting challenge: a water crisis that could seriously constrain its economic growth and vitality.

The run of extreme weather events around the world seems to be never-ending. After the northern summer of extreme heat and disastrous fires, we’ve seen more exceptional autumn weather over Europe with record-breaking heat in the UK.

African Union Chairperson Assoumani confident of G-20 membership; urges members to invest in African industrialisation. Assoumani calls for world to help Africa with drought, conflicts, immigration crisis and Ukraine war. India can help Africa with capacity building and food supplies. AU to talk to Indian authorities to resolve rice export…

Former defence minister Oleksii Reznikov tells west that Moscow’s goal is ‘the destruction of Ukrainian statehood’

As dry soils contract, underground pipes rupture and cities must fix thousands of water leaks, frustrating conservation efforts and highlighting the vulnerability of critical infrastructure to a warming climate.