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The Latest Breaking News from Drought

'It's fairly grim': Newcastle falls into drought

El Nino climate pattern points to a hot dry summer across the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

Suicide rates increased after extreme drought in the Murray-Darling Basin – we have to do better as climate change intensifies

The impact on mental health of weather extremes such as drought is a growing concern due to climate change.

The Conversation

Australian farm incomes to be squeezed as prices dive and fears of a dry summer loom

Abares report forecasts average broadacre farm incomes to plummet by 41% this financial year, with livestock sector hit particularly hard

The Guardian - AU

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Twins Crowd Erupted After Jhoan Durán’s 101 MPH Strikeout Snapped 21-Year Playoff Drought

Twins fans went into a frenzy after the franchise won its first playoff series since 2002.

Sports Illustrated

10-member Central team to visit drought-hit districts of Karnataka from today

A 10-member inter-ministerial central team (IMCT) led by Ajeet Kumar Sahu, IAS, Joint Secretary, Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, will visit 13 drought-hit districts of Karnataka for a four-day visit from Thursday to assess the drought situation across the State.

The Hindu

A Minnesota Newscast Turns Into a Beautifully Chaotic Mess After the Twins End Their Playoff Drought

Twins fans hilariously bombard a reporter on live TV after Minnesota’s first playoff win in 19 years.

Sports Illustrated

Have some economists severely underestimated the financial hit from climate change? Recent evidence suggests yes

Scientists say severe climate change is now the greatest threat to humanity. Extreme weather is expected to upend lives and livelihoods, intensifying wildfires and pushing ecosystems towards collapse as ocean heatwaves savage coral reefs. The threats are far-reaching and widespread.

The Conversation

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Officials asked to convince Central team of the prevailing drought conditions in the region for maximum relief

Agriculture Minister directs officials to complete joint survey to assess crop loss before Central team arrives; expresses displeasure over failure to utilise funds for agri schemes; directs dept. to take legal action against those creating artificial fertilizer shortages. #Kharif #CropLoss #Agriculture #CentralTeam #Revenue #AgricultureDept #DBT #Fertilizer #Seeds #Vigilance #Farmers

The Hindu

More than 100 dolphins and thousands of fish found dead in Brazilian Amazon

Dolphins die due to severe drought and many more could be affected if water temperatures remain high

The Independent UK

More than 100 dolphins dead in Brazilian Amazon as water temperatures soar

More than 100 dolphins have died in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest in the past week as the region grapples with a severe drought, and many more could die soon if water temperatures remain high, experts say.

France 24

Chelsea bounce back with a 2-0 Premier League win over Fulham

NEW DELHI: Chelsea ended their goal drought with a 2-0 victory over Fulham in the Premier League, thanks to goals from Mykhailo Mudryk and Armando Broja. Mauricio Pochettino's team had struggled to find the back of the net in their previous three league matches, scoring only five goals in six…

The Times of India

More than 100 dolphins found dead in Brazilian Amazon as water temperatures rise to record levels

More than 100 dolphins have died in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest in the past week due to a severe drought, and many more could be affected if water temperatures remain high

The Independent UK

More than 100 Amazon dolphins found dead as water hits record 39C

More than 100 dolphins and thousands of fish have been found dead in the Amazon as record-breaking temperatures soared to 39C.

Evening Standard

Texas drought has deepened amid this year’s brutal heat

After a long summer of extreme heat, Texas has been battered by a lingering drought that’s damaging crops, drying up water supplies and causing wildfires.

The Texas Tribune

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Trees Are Dying at Shocking Rates — Understanding How Could Ultimately Save Them

Forest scientists around the globe are alarmed to see droughts cull trees at scales they have never seen before.

The Independent UK

Panama Canal reduces the maximum number of ships travelling the waterway to 31 per day

The Panama Canal is reducing the maximum number of ships allowed to travel the waterway to 31 per day due to a drought that has cut the supply of fresh water needed to operate the locks

The Hindu

BKMU presses for drought relief measures in Andhra Pradesh

BKMU urges State Govt. to provide drought relief to farmers & farm workers. MGNREGA wages should be hiked to ₹600/day. Koneru Ranga Rao Committee report should be implemented to distribute 1 cr acres of wasteland to 41 lakh agricultural workers' families.

The Hindu

Karnataka under spell of drought as all 31 districts receive poor rain

The southwest monsoon season for 2023 ‘’officially’’ ended on September 30 and the cumulative rainfall in the State from June 1 to September 30 was 642 mm against a normal of 852 mm with the deficiency being 25%.

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The Times of India

India men end 37-year medal drought in badminton

Indian men assured themselves of a medal when they beat Nepal 3-0 and ended a 37-year drought in the badminton team event at the Asian Games on Friday.

The Hindu

Increase forest area in Karnataka to 33% to fight climate change: CM

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges to increase forest area to 33% of total land area to fight climate change. Drought, water crisis & crop damage affect State's GDP & per capita income. Increasing forest area can help prevent extreme weather conditions.

Newcastle Herald

The last drop: Sandy Hollow is drying up

An extra $9m needed to connect Sandy Hollow to Denman water supply.

The Guardian - UK

Mass death of Amazonian dolphins prompts fears for vulnerable species

Rising temperatures could be passing tolerance threshold for endangered animals as Lake Tefé reaches 39C

The Independent UK

Food prices are rising as countries limit exports. Blame climate change, El Nino and Russia's war

Restrictions on food exports are spilling over from rice and wheat to other essentials

The Hindu

Farmers seek immediate drought relief even as district officials visit fields in Belagavi following complaints

Farmers in Belagavi, Karnataka urge Union govt. to release drought relief funds, expand MGNREGA coverage, waive farm loans. Officials visited drought-hit villages, found 99% cultivation targets achieved despite 38% rainfall scarcity. Farmers reported crop losses due to delayed rainfall.

The Hindu

Cauvery row: Karnataka to challenge CWRC order; stage gets set for bandh

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said he will challenge CWRC's direction to release 3,000 cusecs of water to TN in SC. He added that Karnataka does not have water to release. He also said 195 taluks in the state are reeling under drought. He said protests are allowed in democracy, but will…

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