Page 4 - Drought

Centre issues drought advisory to southern and western states

The CWC monitors water storage available in 91 major reservoirs across the country

$1 bn spent on Rajasthan water projects, just 20% of Barmer is irrigated

Just 20% of Barmer's farms are irrigated, primarily with tube-wells (63.73%), and some with open wells and canals

42% of India's land area under drought, 500 mn people severely affected

42% India's land area under drought, worsening farm distress in election year

Nearly 50% of India is currently facing drought: IIT Gandhinagar scientists

The continuing drought will further burden the already depleting groundwater resources of the country

Gujarat seeks Rs 17.25 bn Central assistance for drought relief works

Additional Chief Secretary told reporters the state government's estimates suggests that a total of Rs 29 billion will be needed to carry out various relief works in the drought-affected regions

Centre assessing drought in Andhra, Maharashtra, 4 other states: AgriMin

These six states and the Karnataka government had declared drought for the kharif (summer) 2018 season

In Maharashtra's drought prone areas, this NGO is making water drops count

Global Parli is working to help farming households conserve water & produce cost-effective yield

Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh declare drought in 52 districts

The governments of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan have officially declared a drought in 270 tehsils spread across 52 districts this kharif season, Parliament has been informed. So far in Chhattisgarh, 96 tehsils in 21 districts have been declared drought-hit. In MP, 133 tehsils in 18 districts. In Rajasthan, 41 tehsils in 13 districts.For the kharif season, states may declare drought in any part till October 30. For the rabi season, not later than March 31. These three states sought a combined financial assistance of Rs 11,186 crore, under consideration of the Centre. Of this, MP sought Rs 3,706 crore, Rajasthan Rs 3,078 crore and Chhattisgarh Rs 4,401 crore.In 2016-17, data shows Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala and Tamil Nadu had declared drought. And, together, sought assistance of Rs 54,772 crore. Of which, Rs 5,436 crore has been approved.In MP, reports show sowing of wheat in the ongoing rabi season has been impacted due to low levels in reservoirs and a .

Nature's fury, man's folly: Water crisis is a dilution of efforts in TN

After thernocol, govt would now look at covering surface of the reservoir with black rubber balls

Drought scare looms as parched South India faces severe water crunch

The verdure of south India is in deep danger with all the five states facing water crisis

Centre gives over Rs 1,000 cr each to TN and Karnataka to tackle drought

Rs 1,712.1 crore for Tamil Nadu and Rs 1,235.52 crore to Karnataka has been given

NE monsoon worst in 140 Years, 144 farmers dead, TN declares drought

In Tamil Nadu, as many as 106 farmers were reported to have committed suicide in one month

Rs 1,782 cr grant to drought-hit Karnataka, Rs 209 cr to Uttarakhand

Karnataka has been facing severe drought for past six years

Central team in Karnataka to assess drought-hit areas

The Karnataka government has declared 110 taluks of 25 districts as drought-hit during the 2016 kharif season

Kerala declares all districts drought-hit, with 34% monsoon deficiency

Government to take all steps to curb the impact of lower rainfall this year, Revenue Minister says

Drought: Don't dig well when house is on fire, SC to Centre

Observation by a bench came when it was pointed out that several districts in country have had deficient rainfall

Declare Tamil Nadu as drought-hit state: Farmers

Almost all the districts in Tamil Nadu have received below normal rains in the last 75 days

In June, 7 drought-hit states short of water

Situation in 2016 is a reminder of the 2009 drought that wreaked havoc with India's economy by pushing inflation to double digits

Thirst for power? Coal plants risk water shortage

7 billion units of coal power valued at Rs 2,400 crore lost due to drought, says Greenpeace report

Nitin Desai: People power for development

Even in relatively poor tribal areas local leadership is available and people power can deliver