87% of MGNREGA's annual fund already spent
More than a third of India is facing drought-like situation and a fund crunch in MGNREGA for the remaining financial year can perpetuate the …
Scientists develop transgenic rice that can grow under high salinity, drought
A team of Indian and international scientists hit upon the idea while studying a wild rice variety, Pokkali, grown in coastal regions of …
Maharashtra heads towards a drier drought
While last year, the state’s 14,679 villages were hit …
Why improved forecasts are not helping prevent floods, droughts
The only way India can maximise the value of its massive investments in weather and S2S forecasts is by ensuring a process to bridge the gap …
Kerala: After the deluge, a drought in the works
Major rivers and wells in the state have seen their water levels dip precariously after a terrible flood hit the state in August
India’s climate story: Floods to drought and back again
Several districts in the country have seen floods owing to heavy rainfall and immediately after been subjected to drought for there is deficit …
'Africa should not be a dumping ground for cheap technologies'
Africa has only 1,152 weather stations; most of which are in dilapidated condition. Adequate infrastructure and quality data is needed to …
At the fag end of a distressing monsoon, comes El Niño
The phenomenon may disturb September rains and India may end up with a deficit monsoon year as 40% of the country already faces drought
Monsoon 2018: Destructive yes, distributive no
While floods during monsoon killed 1,310 people and affected 7.5 million, 40% Indian districts still face drought
Drought in Australia to intensify, fuels winter bush fires
Fire fighters in New South Wales are battling 81 grass and bushfires, 38 of which remained uncontained
How to fight water scarcity this monsoon
Though the monsoon is behaving erratically, drought-prone districts are still water rich
Extreme weather leaves none of the 5 continents untouched
Unusual heat wave, floods, wildfire, extreme rain and drought hit everyone worldwide