Drought
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Climate change made 2011-2020 decade wetter and warmer for India: WMO

Droughts between 2011-2020 caused significant socioeconomic and humanitarian impacts, with 82% of households in affected areas facing the risk of food insecurity.

published on : 5th December 2023
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Announce Rs 10,000 crore drought aid or resign: BJP MLC Poojari to Karnataka CM

 Admitting that it is the responsibility of the Centre also to grant funds, Poojari, however, said that the State Government must do its share of work first. 

published on : 5th December 2023
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AP: Fodder scarcity due to delayed monsoon & deficit rainfall hits milk output in Anantapur; cattle end up in abattoirs  

In Anantapur, 3,000 metric tonnes of fodder, 2,500 metric tonnes of feed, and 600 metric tonnes of total mixed ration (TMR) are required.

published on : 27th November 2023
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When elephants and monkeys go for fast food

The great wildlife policy of the government of India with its crocodile tears for the wildlife has put a stop to killing them and now we are at their mercy.

published on : 25th November 2023
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Andhra Agriculture Minister reassures farmers of drought-affected mandals

Revealing that the Central team will visit the State soon to assess the drought situation, the minister said the State officials have taken up field survey to assess the Kharif loss.

published on : 24th November 2023
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BJP to put pressure on Karnataka government in session to release crop loss aid

R Ashoka said, “Gunda culture has increased after the Congress came to power this May.”  He also said that if Congress touches the RSS, it is nothing but digging its own grave.

published on : 22nd November 2023
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Rs 800 crore released for drought work: CM Siddaramaiah

The CM refuted former CM and state JDS president HD Kumaraswamy’s allegations that drought relief works have not reached people. Kumaraswamy has no information about the relief works, he added.

published on : 22nd November 2023
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Maize spared in drought now eaten away by fall armyworms, rue Perambalur, Ariyalur farmers in TN

Farmers, however, complain that half the cultivation was damaged owing to deficit rain during the southwest monsoon.

published on : 21st November 2023
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YSRC government ignored drought, says BJP secretary

The State government can always tell the Centre about the drought situation and urge it to send official teams to assess the situation, besides seeking funds to take up relief measures.  

published on : 20th November 2023
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Only 2 of 18 MLAs attend meet to discuss drought 

The meeting held at Suvarna Vidhana Soudha on Friday was to discuss crop loss, a solution to overcome the water crisis, and to find a lasting solution to the agriculture crisis in the district.

published on : 18th November 2023
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CM Siddaramaiah writes to FM, seeks early release of drought aid

He said the state government is seeking Rs 12,577 crore as relief towards the subsistence of small and marginal farmers whose families are completely dependent on agriculture.

published on : 16th November 2023
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Karnataka to pressure Centre for drought relief

Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil said that the cabinet meeting expressed concern over the step-motherly treatment of Karnataka by the union government.

published on : 10th November 2023
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As drought takes hold, villages in Gadag district empty out

As monsoon failed and farm work ended early, migration of people in the workable age group started to rise.

published on : 8th November 2023
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Task force to prevent child marriages set up in Karnataka

An official from the district administration said that to prevent child marriages, task forces have been set up in all taluks and officials are now keeping a strict vigil.

published on : 8th November 2023
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Centre not releasing input subsidy for drought: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

He said that delaying work amounts to corruption and will not be tolerated, and all officials should follow the guidelines of the government.

published on : 8th November 2023
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Go to Centre to get relief instead of drought tour, Karnataka CM tells BJP netas

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said if the BJP leaders have any concern for the state and farmers, they must ensure that the Centre releases grants.

published on : 8th November 2023
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Odisha: Drought fear looms large as rainfall deficit hits paddy crops

Cultivable lands in the district heavily rely on rainwater for irrigation, as existing irrigation projects serve only around 30 per cent (pc) of the land. 

published on : 7th November 2023
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Submit report on drought before November 15: Karnataka CM to district ministers

“I have asked the district ministers to visit all the taluks in their districts to study drought. I have asked them to meet the people to know the ground reality.

published on : 6th November 2023
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‘Whenever Siddu is CM, Karnataka faces drought’: BJP state president

He claimed that the state government till date has not submitted details of estimated crop loss to the Centre.

published on : 5th November 2023
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Dip into state kitty to tackle drought: Karnataka BJP president to govt

Dubbing the Siddaramaiah government anti-farmer and anti-poor, he said Congress leaders are fighting among themselves, while those in power have hung on to their chairs.

published on : 4th November 2023
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