WMO warns of frequent heatwaves in decades ahead

Jul 20, 2022

Geneva [Switzerland], July 20 : Extreme heat in western Europe is causing devastating wildfires in France and Spain, and unprecedented drought in Italy and...

Nearly half of EU territory 'at risk' of drought: European Commission

Jul 18, 2022

Brussels [Belgium], July 18 : Nearly half of the area in Europe is 'at risk' of drought, said the European Commission on Monday as...

'Farmers' interests to be protected': K'taka CM Siddaramaiah's advice to central team amid drought-like situation in state

Oct 05, 2023

Explaining the drought situation in the state, the Chief Minister said that 195 taluks have been declared drought-prone as per the central guidelines. Another...

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah thanks Supreme Court for ordering release of drought relief assistance

Apr 27, 2024

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah thanked the Supreme Court on Friday for ordering the release of drought relief assistance from the Union Government for the...

Central drought assessment team completes review, relief expected soon: Karnataka Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda

Oct 09, 2023

Officials of the Central Drought Study Team visited the drought-affected areas in three teams over three days and conducted an actual inspection of the...

China's drought threatens raise in carbon taxes

Sep 14, 2022

Beijing [China], September 14 : The drought in southwestern China has also had ripple effects for global businesses as companies could also face new...