Join us

Searched Tag: drought

Drought length could be 42% longer by century’s end

September 19, 2024, 10:00 AM - 2 min read

Climate models have suggested that the longest droughts before the turn of the century might be 10 days longer than previously expected. This could mean that potential risks to societies and ecosystems could be more severe than anticipated, according to a study.

Dry spell threatens Himachal's apple economy

June 21, 2024, 02:01 PM - 2 min read

Drought-like conditions, driven by insufficient snowfall during winter and scant rainfall this summer, have severely impacted apple orchards and other crops alike.

According to the administration, agencies have been assigned to ferry water to 1,193 villages and 455 hamlets through 1,758 tankers.

Water tanker dependency grips Marathwada, 1,200 villages, 455 hamlets affected

May 15, 2024, 07:44 PM - 2 min read

The drought-prone Marathwada region in the central part of the state comprises eight districts – Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Jalna, Beed, Hingoli, Dharashiv, Latur, Parbhani and Nanded.

Cong pulls up Kerala govt on the condition of drought-hit farmers

May 15, 2024, 07:15 PM - 2 min read

The Congress also warned the government of intense agitation if there is delay in distributing necessary assistance to the distressed farmers.

54.55 per cent groundwater in Kerala has been used.

Kerala braces for the worst drought in 40 years

May 8, 2024, 05:44 PM - 2 min read

Kerala is headed towards a drought situation. As per the CGWB (Central Ground Water Board), 54.55 per cent groundwater has already been used up in the state.

Relief for farmers and state government on drought issue.

Drought-relief fund for K’taka gets EC’s clearance, Centre told SC

April 22, 2024, 05:41 PM - 2 min read

The Congress hails the decision as victory for the farmers and state government.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserts to quit politics on Amit Shah's claim of drought-relief funds.

Row over drought-relief funds: K’taka CM refutes claim of delay in seeking Centre's help

April 3, 2024, 03:45 PM - 2 min read

Speaking to reporters here, he said, “In October itself we have given three memorandums, after that the central team came and inspected and gave a report. On December 19, I met the Prime Minister and on December 20 met Amit Shah. I told him about the report and requested him to hold a meeting and give us relief.”