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Afghanistan: World Bank-funded water networks launched in drought-hit Ghaz
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Three World Bank-funded clean drinking water projects have begun in Ghazni province, benefiting about 1,000 families. Residents say drought has caused severe shortages. Authorities said additional water supply networks completed this year have already provided clean water to nearly 4,000 fam
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Karnataka: BJP holds protest in Belagavi; Vijayendra accuses Karnataka gov
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Led by BJP state president B.Y. Vijayendra, several party MLAs staged a demonstration outside the legislature building during the ongoing winter session, demanding immediate intervention for drought-hit farmers.
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Nepali PM Oli makes aerial survey of drought-hit Madhesh Province
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli flew onboard the Nepal Army helicopter to the drought-hit Madhesh province, taking stock of the situation with a food crisis looming ahead.
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Around Rs 3400 cr released to Karnataka for drought relief, Centre informs
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that around Rs 3400 crores has been released to Karnataka as drought relief in the state. The SC asked the Centre to place a report by the inter-ministerial team, which has visited drought-hit areas of Karnataka to assess the situation in the state
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Ecuador declares energy emergency as El Nino-fueled drought hits region
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Both Colombia and Ecuador rely heavily on hydropower plants to meet their energy needs. However, the drought has led to a sharp decline in water levels, particularly in reservoirs crucial for electricity generation.
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Siddaramaiah urges Maharashtra CM to release water to drought-hit north Ka
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday wrote to his Maharashtra counterpart Eknath Shinde, requesting him to release water from Warna/Koyna Dam to the Krishna River and Bhima River to meet the needs of both humans and livestock in northern Karnataka.
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"This protest is against stepmotherhood treatment": Karnataka CM Siddarama
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
"It's not a political protest; it is a protest for the stepmotherhood treatment of the central government, even when drought hit the state. That's why we have organized this protest on February 7 at 11 a.m. at Jantar Mantar," said Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah
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Karnataka: CM writes to ministers to study drought situation; asks to subm
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The direction came as the state faces one of the worst droughts, where out of 236 taluks, 216 have been declared drought-hit due to inadequate rainfall.
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JalTara-Meeting it at the ground level: Challenge of depleting groundwater
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 6 (ANI/PRNewswire): India consumes almost a quarter of the groundwater available around the world. With the increase in population and crop demand, the requirement of water for irrigation has increased. Groundwater alone meets the majority of the water ne
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Millions affected by drought in Horn of Africa, UNHCR appeals for aid
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Addis Ababa [Mali], June 28 (ANI): The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday appealed for USD 42.6 million in aid to help millions affected by the drought in the Horn of Africa (HOA).
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Drought-hit Rajasthan, Nagaland to get additional Central assistance
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): The High-Level Committee (HLC) under the chairmanship of the Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday approved additional Central assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) to Rajasthan and Nagaland, which were affected by drought during 20
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UN lists Pakistan among drought-hit countries
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 15 (ANI): According to the 'Global Land Outlook' report released by the United Nations, Pakistan along with 23 other countries has been listed as "drought-hit".
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