drought
- World
71,000 deaths related to Somalia’s 2022 drought: Report
Mogadishu: An estimated 71,000 people may have died between January 2022 and June 2024 due to the devastating drought that affected large parts of Somalia in 2022, according to a report released…
- World
UN desertification talks end without agreement to combat droughts
New Delhi: The 16th conference of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ended on Saturday without a binding agreement on tackling drought, despite worsening global aridification trends…
- India
1,182 farmers die by suicide in 15 months in Karnataka
Bengaluru: In a devastating report, it has been revealed that a total of 1,182 farmers died by suicide between April 1, 2023, and July 4, 2024, due to severe drought, crop damage,…
- India
Farmers yet to get drought relief funds despite Karnataka CM’s warning
Bengaluru: The distribution of drought relief funds in the districts of Central Karnataka remains incomplete, leaving thousands of farmers without the financial assistance they desperately need. Various technical issues have prevented the…
- Bangalore
More than half of Karnataka state suffering from drought
Bengaluru: Amidst the scorching heat and relentless summer, the drought situation in most districts of Karnataka has escalated, sparking concerns about worsening conditions in the days ahead. Reports indicate that a staggering…
- Bangalore
Siddaramaiah holds dharna protesting Centre’s ‘injustice’ in funds to Karnataka
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his deputy D K Shivakumar along with several ministers and legislators on Sunday staged a dharna here, alleging injustice done to the state by the union government…
- Bangalore
Reservoirs in Karnataka becoming empty
Bengaluru: The parched landscapes of Karnataka bear the heavy burden of a lingering drought, aggravated by the meagre rainfall of the preceding year, severe summer conditions, and substantial evaporation. As a consequence,…
- World
Many extreme events of 2023 in line with predictions of warmer world: Study
New Delhi: Multiple regions across the world simultaneously experiencing heat extremes could become an “emerging feature” of a warmer planet, according to a new study. The new research that reviewed the weather…
- Top Stories
Telangana: Drought & extreme weather events shatter farmers’ hopes
Hyderabad: With drought conditions on one side, and hailstorms/ unseasonal rains on the other, Telangana farmers are facing a war on two fronts. Depletion of groundwater and drying up of borewells has…
- India
Parched Karnataka town sources drinking water from Andhra Pradesh at high rates
Chitradurga: In the drought-hit region of Chitradurga, particularly in the Molakalmuru area, residents are grappling with severe water scarcity as the scorching summer exacerbates the situation. This year, the absence of rainfall…
- Bangalore
Drought leaves Karnataka farmers in distress; 456 end lives this year
Bengaluru: Karnataka is grappling with an acute drought this year, leaving crops unviable, existing yields destroyed, and farmers in severe distress. Tragically, the dire situation has led 456 farmers, burdened by the…
- Andhra Pradesh
Andhra govt irresponsible over drought situation: TDP leader
Nellore: TDP leader Somireddy Chandra Mohan Reddy on Monday slammed the Jagan Reddy-led Andhra government and said that the state government is acting irresponsibly over the drought situation in the state. Addressing…
- Bangalore
‘Publicity’ rebukes Karnataka Dy CM over BJP, JD (S)’s drought study
Bengaluru: Dubbing BJP and JD(S)’ drought study tour as “publicity,” Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Friday asked their parliamentarians and legislators to instead meet the Prime Minister and Central Ministers…
- India
Karnataka places request for Rs 17,901 cr drought relief package with Centre
New Delhi: Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda on Wednesday said that the state government had requested for release of Rs 17,901 crore drought relief package. Talking to reporters, Byre Gowda said…
- Middle East
Turkey experiences driest August in 33 yrs: Report
Istanbul: Turkey has experienced the driest August in the last 33 years, the country’s meteorological authority said. In a report, the General Directorate of Meteorology noted on Thursday a 57-per cent decrease…
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