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CM Shivakumar reviews drought preparedness in central Karnataka, assures water availabilityKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar reviewed the drought situation in Chitradurga. The state government shifted its development review ...- How climate change is making wildfires more frequentClimate change and wildfires explained: Global temperatures are projected to remain at record highs, increasing extreme weather events. Ris...
- Karnataka CM puts officials on drought alert, announces Rs 1 crore aid for each talukKarnataka officials are directed to work continuously for drought preparedness. Immediate funds are allocated for drinking water supply acr...
- Monsoon gains lift kharif hopes, but El Nino threat remains; govt support on seeds, diesel and livestock keyWhile the narrowing rainfall deficit has eased immediate concerns, experts say it is far too early to conclude that El Niño’s influence has...
- Amid Mumbai rains, Anand Mahindra's Monday Motivation is an IAS officer awarded for water conservation in MaharashtraAs Mumbai battles severe flooding, industrialist Anand Mahindra highlighted IAS officer Avishyant Panda's work in Gadchiroli. Panda's distr...
- El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfallA powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes....
- El Nino returns to Pacific, likely to intensify through monsoon season, says IMDEl Nino has returned to the tropical Pacific. The India Meteorological Department warns it may intensify during the southwest monsoon. The ...
- BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
- WMO warns of strong El Niño risk; India braces for weaker monsoon, hotter JuneThe World Meteorological Organization warns of developing El Niño conditions. This raises the risk of global weather disruptions and extrem...
- 80% chance of El Nino developing between June-August: United NationsA strong El Nino is developing with an 80 percent chance. This natural climate event will warm Pacific waters and influence global weather....
- Never a moment too monsoonThe early arrival of the southwest monsoon brings a bittersweet forecast for India, marking its weakest rainfall projection in 20 years. En...
- 10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysisThe analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing imp...
- Maharashtra govt braces for possible El Nino impact, Fadnavis calls for effective water management
- As rainfall deficit stands at 39%, centre takes review of Maharashtra's drought preparednessMaharashtra, which is suffering from a 39% rainfall deficit, is expecting the monsoon to improve this month, with the Konkan region getting...
- All countries 'dangerously unprepared' for future pandemics, says IFRCThe world is "dangerously unprepared" for future pandemics, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)...
- States asked to be ready for rain shortfallThe June-September monsoon rainfall this year is expected to be 96% of the long-term average, with a 5% error margin, as per the weather of...
- Review plans to handle poor rains: Centre to statesIndia Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected normal southwest monsoon in its first stage forecast for 2017. An updated forecast will...
- Centre reviews plan to tackle natural disastersThe home secretary took stock of the status of preparedness for southwest monsoon with the participating central agencies, states and UTs.
- Monsoon readiness makes food security top Agriculture Ministry agendaThe IMD has already forecast a weak monsoon and closely monitoring El Nino phenomenon, associated with changes in surface temperature .
- Tamil Nadu should focus on drought preparedness: reportTamil Nadu government to shift its farmer support programmes from 'drought relief' to 'drought preparedness', an international symposium he...
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