Madagascar emerges as hotspot for endangered whale sharks
85 juvenile sharks visited various spots of the island nation’s coast in a single season, says study
New guar gum-based hydrogel can help save drought-hit crops
The guar gum-based hydrogel is biodegradable and adds organic content to the soil upon degradation
Anantapur farmers take up polycropping to drought-proof agriculture
As a result of natural farming practice that encourages polycropping, groundnut is no more the solo crop in many villages across the district
World lost 2.3 million sq km of forested land to drought in last three decades
Successive droughts lead to a substantial and unsustainable expansion of cropland at the expense of forested lands
Improved heat tolerance and drought resistance help pearl millet fight climate change
The reference genome and analysis of 1,000 lines of the pearl millet genome has provided the clue as to how this dryland cereal survives in …
Surviving the century’s worst drought in Kerala
Deficit rainfall and changing land use pattern has made water a scarce commodity in the state. Communities are trying to brave the crisis
This tribal district has become 'immune to drought' with people's participation
Jhabua continues to flourish and maintain its status as a model district while many others fail
Indian scientists develop transgenic rice that can withstand drought
Under water scarce conditions created in laboratory, the transgenic rice performed better than their unmodified counterparts
This Maharashtra village remains untouched by drought
Hiware Bazar that once learned from Ralegan Siddhi how to become water-secure can today teach it how to remain so
Somali drought heightens risk to mothers during pregnancy and childbirth
About 607,000 pregnant women across Somalia need maternal health services to ensure a safe pregnancy and delivery
Uttar Pradesh: drought of solutions to a flood of challenges
Poor health infrastructure, energy poverty and agrarian crisis are jostling each other to garner attention of new government
Tamil Nadu traders’ body calls to boycott aerated drinks amid drought
If the campaign is successful, multinational companies could face revenue losses up to Rs 1,500 crore annually
Drought in Kenya forces herders to invade wildlife habitats
Over the past few weeks, about 10,000 nomadic herders have systematically targeted private game lodges, ranches and smallholdings
Over a million people affected by drought in Sri Lanka
With rain not expected for another two to three months, the government has warned that the situation may worsen
Tamil Nadu declared drought-hit in view of deficient rain, farmer deaths
Most districts in the state witnessed deficient rainfall from October 1 to December 31, 2016
A 'sapphire rush' has sent at least 45,000 miners into Madagascar's protected rainforests
The island's latest mining boom threatens a critically endangered lemur – and puts human lives at risk
Drought politics
U R Ananthamurthy's iconic classic about the struggle of an idealistic civil servant trapped in a highly political environment has greater …
Africa must invest in green water management to tackle drought, fight hunger
In the water-deficient regions of SSA, management of scarce rainfall must form an integral part of the development agenda, experts added
African Drought Conference: leaders focus on risk mitigation measures
African countries were urged to move away from crisis management approach to risk management
From drought to deluge: impact of monsoon flooding across Asia
China declared 2016 monsoon floods as the second-costliest on record. Heavy monsoon rains after two straight years of drought also caught India …
El Nino-induced drought leaves Africa dry and hungry
El Nino-induced drought in Africa has destroyed crops, challenged food security and caused cattle deaths. Ahead of the African Drought Conference …
India simply does not acknowledge forest drought
Severe dry spells in Indian forests have hit the livelihood of more than 100 million people
Kenya fights drought with sand dams, other water conservation ideas
Kenyans are using traditional water conservation methods to ensure water security and grow crops
Ensuring food security, building resilience must to fight drought in Central America's Dry Corridor
The region, which covers nearly one-third of the Central American territory, is characterised by recurrent droughts
Conflicts, drought push up food needs
The number of nations in need of food aid increased to 37 from 34 in March this year. Papua New Guinea, Haiti and Nigeria have entered the list …