Drought News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Quest For Water: Women brave deep well, walk miles in scorching heat as water crisis grips Nashik village
Nashik, April 20: As Maharashtra grapples with water crisis, the women of Borichivari village in Taluka Peth of Nashik district are bearing the brunt of the hardship, walking over two kilometers daily under the scorching sun to fetch water -- often unsafe and insufficient for their families' needs.
Thousands in Bangladesh face severe water crisis
Dhaka, April 13: A severe water crisis gripped parts of Bangladesh, leaving tens of thousands of residents without access to safe drinking water.
Extra support announced for drought-affected farmers in South Australia
Canberra, April 8: The government of South Australia (SA) has announced new support measures for communities and farmers affected by widespread drought.
Heavy rains push Spain's reservoirs to highest levels in three years
Barcelona, March 24: Recent heavy rainfall across Spain has raised the country's reservoir levels to their highest point in three years, according to the latest figures from the ministry for ecological transition and the demographic challenge.
World Water Day: How drought-prone Gujarat became water-rich state in last 2.5 decades
Gandhinagar, March 21: Every year, March 22 is observed as World Water Day. On this occasion, Gujarat's water conservation and management model should be discussed.
Utterly failing...: BRS' K Kavitha slams Telangana government amid drought issue
Hyderabad, March 19: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha on Wednesday protested against the Telangana government while pressing on the issues being faced by farmers in the state, including drought and water scarcity.
Pakistan: Wheat crops at risk as dams approaching dead levels
Islamabad, March 8: The Indus River System Authority (Irsa) has issued a warning to the Punjab and Sindh provinces of Pakistan about a potential 30-35 per cent water shortage, as the Tarbela and Mangla dams are rapidly approaching their dead levels, affecting the wheat crops, the Dawn reported.
WFP appeals for nearly 300 million USD to meet humanitarian needs in Somalia
Mogadishu, March 5: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said it has a funding gap of $297 million to meet humanitarian needs in Somalia for the next six months.
Horn of Africa forecast to be warmer than usual from March to May
Nairobi, March 3: The Horn of Africa is expected to be warmer than usual between March and May, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc, reported on Monday.
Kenya battles wildfires in major wildlife parks amid severe drought
Nairobi, March 1: Kenyan emergency teams, comprising defence forces and volunteers, have intensified efforts to contain fires sweeping across some of the country's largest wildlife sanctuaries and protected areas.
Over two million people face food insecurity in Kenya
Nairobi, March 1: The number of food-insecure people in Kenya stands at 2.15 million, up from one million in July 2024, according to the East African country's National Drought Management Authority (NDMA).
Heavy rain, snow sets at rest fears of drought in J&K
Srinagar, Feb 28: Moderate rain and snow occurred in Jammu and Kashmir during the last 24 hours, ending the over 50-day-long dry spell.
Rain lashes Shimla, tourists, locals rejoice
Shimla, February 27: For the past 24 hours, Shimla has been witnessing intermittent rainfall, which has brought much-needed relief from dry conditions. While locals are celebrating the end of a prolonged dry spell, tourists are making the most of the fresh showers, reveling in the cool and refreshing atmosphere.
Somalia, UN agencies appeal for sustained funding to avert hunger
Mogadishu, Feb 27: Somalia and United Nations agencies have appealed for adequate funding, warning that drought, conflict, and high food prices could push 4.4 million people into hunger.
Karnataka govt to form contingency plan to address potential dry spell
Bengaluru, February 21: Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Friday said that the Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj in the state was in the process of formulating a contingency plan to address a potential dry spell.
Nepal sticks to traditional measures to control forest fire as threat looms high
By Binod Prasad Adhikari, Dakshinkali, February 21: Nepal is set to face a catastrophic forest fire incident in the coming days, but the local authorities have been less prepared and reliant only on the traditional method despite repeated stances over the years.
J&K stares at water crisis, CM Omar Abdullah calls for collective effort
Jammu, Feb 19: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that Jammu and Kashmir was staring at a water crisis this year and all need to collectively act to address the crisis.
Impending drought looms large on Kashmir after prolonged dry spell
Srinagar, Feb 17: As an unprecedented dry spell has hit Kashmir this winter, people are frightened by the dangers of drought looming over their heads. There has been just one major snowfall in the Valley this winter.
UN urges more resources against worsening droughts in Somalia
Mogadishu, Feb 10: The United Nations relief agency on Monday called for efforts to mobilise more resources in response to an escalating drought crisis in several areas of Somalia.
World Bank warns Zimbabwe on climate-induced economic losses
Harare, Feb 1: The World Bank (WB) has warned that climate change could erode up to 12 per cent of Zimbabwe's gross domestic product (GDP) annually if the country does not implement robust measures to tackle the phenomenon.
Centre ignored Karnataka in Union Budget: Minister Boseraju
Bengaluru, Feb 1: Karnataka Minor Irrigation, Science and Technology Minister N. S. Boseraju said on Saturday that the Union Government has once again demonstrated a "step-motherly" attitude towards the state, disregarding its legitimate expectations and pressing concerns.
High-Level Committee under Amit Shah approves Rs 3,027.86 crore for disaster mitigation for various states
New Delhi, January 29: A High-Level Committee (HLC), under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, has approved Rs 3,027.86 crore for disaster mitigation projects for various states.
Pakistan: Drought alert issued for Sindh due to scarce rainfall
Sindh, January 27: Pakistan's Meteorological Department (PMD) on Monday issued a drought alert for several districts in Sindh, including Karachi, due to a significant 52 per cent decrease in rainfall this season, raising concerns about worsening drought conditions, Ary News reported citing PMD.
Drought-like conditions emerge in Pakistan due to scarce rainfall
Islamabad, January 22: Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Wednesday issued an alert about emerging drought conditions in the country after scarce rainfall, Ary News reported.
71,000 deaths related to Somalia's 2022 drought: Report
Mogadishu, Jan 22: 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 Wednesday in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu.
1.8 million Kenyans face food insecurity as arid areas bear brunt
Nairobi, Jan 21: The number of Kenyans facing food insecurity and requiring humanitarian assistance remains alarmingly high at 1.8 million, with arid regions continuing to bear the severe effects of climate change, the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) said Tuesday.
Jalyukt Shivar 3.0 aims to repair current structures, introduce new dimensions of water conservation: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Pune, January 10: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday stated that the Jalyukt Shivar 3.0 scheme in the state aims to repair the existing water conservation structures and introduce new dimensions of water conservation.