Drought

A unique experiment is on in Wayanad to recharge Kabani River and rescue drought-hit villages

April 18, 2024

A unique experiment is on in Wayanad to recharge Kabani River and rescue drought-hit villages

A check dam has been readied across Kabani to arrest the water from Karapuzha Dam, 60 km away.

April 05, 2024
Farmers, politicians sweat it out in hot, dry Wayanad ahead of Lok Sabha polls

The district has become hotter by almost a degree Celsius since 2021.
March 15, 2024
WFH, disposables, bathing restrictions: Bengaluru residents get innovative to tackle water woes

Those staying in high rise apartments with water harvesting facilities are also now dependent on tankers for drinking water.
October 18, 2023
Amid severe drought, Amazon River falls to lowest in over a century

Rapidly drying tributaries to the mighty Amazon have left boats stranded, cutting off food and water supplies to remote villages.
September 05, 2023
Why is 'drought of 2016' unlikely to be repeated in 2023

In June 2016, the shortfall was just a marginal 8 per cent, in June this year, the rainfall deficit was nearly eight times.
August 21, 2023
50% drop in rainfall over Thrissur, change in farming method mooted as drought looms

The water in all major dams stand at half the level it held this time last year.
October 27, 2021
More than half the districts in India vulnerable to climate change

At the upcoming climate conference COP-26, to be held in Glasgow from October 31 to November 12, developing countries like India are expected to demand that developed nations ramp up and deliver climate finance timely.

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