Monsoon 2021: Is it time for severe drought in India’s northeast and northwest?
September rain will not be enough to compensate for deficient rainfall in northwest and northeast states of India, says IMD forecast
Rainfall trends decline sharply across regions in Karnataka
Madikeri taluka, where the Cauvery river originates, witnesses a decline of 10 mm rainfall per year
Drought, but why: Karnataka’s water woes won't go away by throwing money on it
Across Karnataka successive monsoon failures in 2018 brought on dire straits for the farmers
Climate crisis in North East India: What is behind water scarcity in the region
Drying up of water springs, land degradation, sandy soils of the Brahamputra point to a grim situation in the region
47 per cent chance of deficit rainfall this year, says IMD
Region-wise, the IMD forecast deficit monsoon in the north-east region, and below normal rainfall in north-west region
Jharkhand may be declared drought-hit again this year
Paddy planted in just 44% of target area this year, 37% rainfall deficit recorded till now this monsoon
Above-normal rainfall, cyclones: Why September 2021 was a unique month for India
September of 2021 the second-wettest September in 27 years; Several states that experienced enhanced rainfall were staring at drought in the …
Climate crisis in North East India: Monsoon variations should ring alarm bells NOW
Over the past century or so, rainfall in the region, along with the flood-drought cycle, has changed character for the worse. The phenomenon has …
Flash droughts hit nearly 15% rice, maize areas in 1951-2018 monsoons: Study
At least 39 flash droughts occurred in 1951-2018; 82% occurred during the monsoon season, the study found
How communities in China helped keep desertification at bay
A fast-ageing population could deter efforts to achieve the United Nation’s target of zero land degradation by 2030
Monsoon 2023: Central India to remain dry during September
Intraseasonal weather patterns absent in first fortnight of September, indicating high likelihood of rainfall deficit across the country
Rains fall short: Major losses ahead, fear Bengal paddy farmers
Heavy rain for rest of monsoon might complete the deficit, says IMD, but will that be enough?
Climate crisis in North East India: How geography, rainfall variations define calamity course
DTE analyses geography of 8 northeastern states and shows what changing climate and rainfall patterns mean for the region
44 per cent of India's districts face rain deficit
Major food-producing states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and Punjab are the worst affected
After an erratic monsoon, farmers in nine states struggle with pest outbreaks
Although most states in India lose five to 10 per cent of crops to pest attacks every year, the scale and intensity of the recent attacks is a …
Rainfall deficit widens as monsoon stays away in first-half of September
Southern peninsula is the worst hit with 72 per cent rainfall deficit
What southern Africa can learn from other countries about adapting to drought
Southern Africa should invest in innovative ways of saving water
Kerala, Karnataka cannot avail drought assistance despite being stricken by drought
The Central government’s new definitions of drought are acting as impediments
Deficient rainfall affects paddy, triggers drought fears in Odisha
As many as 19 districts have recorded large deficits of rainfall in August
Bleak monsoon hurts floriculture in West Bengal
Farmers struggle to store flowers, increase production and end up with low payouts
More than a month into monsoon reservoir levels up only 6%
The country’s 91 reservoirs are holding less than a quarter of water they can
Monsoon 2022: Jharkhand farmers give up on paddy harvest due to scanty rains
Lowest amount of rainfall in the last decade; climate change to blame, says Met
Paddy sowing takes a hit as Jharkand reports 47% less rain
Over 1.7 million hectares of farmlands left unsown
El Nino impact? India to experience below-normal southwest monsoon, predicts Skymet Weather
The distribution of rainfall throughout the season would also be skewed
Odisha: Excess September rainfall bridges seasonal deficit, won’t help Kharif yield
Floodwater from Baitarani and Salandi rivers have submerged acres of paddy