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Brazil’s Amazon rainforest faces a severe drought that may affect around 500,000 people

Officials say the Amazon rainforest in Brazil is facing a severe drought that may affect around 500,000 people by the end of the year

The Independent UK

Louisiana's struggle with influx of salt water prompts a request for Biden to declare an emergency

Salt water flowing from the Gulf of Mexico into the drought-stricken Mississippi River is prompting Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards to ask President Joe Biden to declare a state of emergency

The Independent UK

Drought funding should focus on programs with ‘lasting public benefit’, review finds

The $5bn Future Drought Fund has underspent its $100m annual budget every year since it was established in 2019

The Guardian - AU

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Environmental disasters and climate change force people to cross borders, but they're not recognised as refugees – they should be

As our planet warms, we’re experiencing more frequent and severe weather events, rising sea levels, prolonged droughts and altered ecosystems. These environmental shifts directly affect people’s livelihoods by destroying crops and depleting water sources. They make once-inhabitable areas uninhabitable.

The Conversation

Farmers backed to tackle disasters, drought front on

Farmers and regional Australia are being told to seize the opportunities of the nation's transition to a net-zero economy after warnings of worsening droughts.

AAP

Pralhad Joshi’s charge election-oriented, says Santosh Lad

Minister Lad accuses Joshi of using Hindu festivals for electioneering; questions whether festivals were celebrated in past 7 decades; questions why Joshi not talking about China, drought, pending GST money; questions purpose of ₹1.5 lakh crore allocated to State; alleges GST share being diverted to UP, Bihar.

The Hindu

We need urban trees more than ever – here's how to save them from extreme heat

Australians are bracing for a hot spring and summer. The Bureau of Meteorology has finally declared El Niño is underway, making warmer and drier conditions more likely for large parts of the country. And we’ve just watched the Northern Hemisphere swelter through their summer, making July 2023 Earth’s hottest month…

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David Moyes addresses long-running Liverpool drought as West Ham lose at Anfield again

Hammers wasteful as Moyes struggles continue at Anfield

Evening Standard

Prakasam peasants worried over poor storage in Krishna basin reservoirs

Prakasam farmers cross fingers for poor reservoir storage in Krishna basin. Poor inflows result in meagre 285.69 tmc storage vs. 575.57 capacity. No inflows to Nagarjunasagar reservoir, irrigating district. 42.7% excess rainfall improves crop coverage, but 70.9% deficit in August affects standing crops. Chilli cultivation with bore well water in…

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah politicising drought issue, alleges Pralhad Joshi

Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi has alleged that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was unnecessarily politicising the issue of drought relief to cover up failures of his government.

The Hindu

Forecasts for Rain in Brazil Weigh on Coffee Prices

Dec arabica coffee (KCZ23 ) on Friday closed down -3.70 (-2.39%), and Nov ICE robusta coffee (RMX23 ) closed down -3 (-0.12%). Coffee prices Friday posted moderate losses, with arabica falling to a 1-week low. Forecasts for rain in Brazil have eased drought concerns and sparked long liquidation in coffee...

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Arabica Coffee Prices Fall Back on Forecasts for Rain in Brazil

Dec arabica coffee (KCZ23 ) this morning is down -4.10 (-2.65%), and Nov ICE robusta coffee (RMX23 ) is up +2 (+0.08%). Coffee prices this morning are mixed, with arabica falling to a 1-week low. Forecasts for rain in Brazil have eased drought concerns and sparked long liquidation in coffee...

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New Orleans declares emergency over saltwater intrusion in drinking water

Potential health risks of high salt concentrations for those who rely on Mississippi River lead mayor to sign declaration

The Guardian - US

Initiate measures to address drinking water needs, officials told

Minister Suresh directs officials to take measures to address drinking water needs due to monsoon failure & drought. He suggests taping bore wells on private lands & hiring them, replacing non-functional RO plants, cleaning overhead tanks twice a year & introducing mobile Indira Canteens. He also warns agencies compromising on…

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Dasara festivities to be simple and meaningful in view of drought in Karnataka

The authorities had planned to celebrate the showpiece event in the cultural calendar of Karnataka in a grand manner this year, but the drought has dampened the mood in the State.

The Hindu

Stakeholders against scaling down Dasara as farmers call for low-key festival

Amidst calls to scale down Dasara, stakeholders debate pros/cons: some argue for low-key celebrations, while others suggest traditional festivities to aid local economy, generate jobs.

The Hindu

Water release for two weeks from Malaprabha Dam starting today

Belagavi Officials to release water from Malaprabha Dam Thurs. to meet drinking water needs of downstream villages/towns. Minister Hebbalkar said water release will help farmers whose crops are drying up. DC Patil asked officials to release water keeping in mind storage till June 2024. MLA Konareddi demanded immediate water release…

The Hindu

Officials in Yadgir district told to tackle drought effectively

YadgirMinister directs officials to tackle drought, provide potable water. 195 taluks in State declared drought-hit, of which 161 severely, 34 moderately. 21 villages in district identified as problematic areas. 410 reverse osmosis plants, 214 functioning, 50 scrapped, repairs to be taken up. Fodder in stock to last 41 weeks. 1.66…

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Hold discussion on India-Canada diplomatic row in Parliament: NCP asks government

NCP MP Supriya Sule urges government to discuss India-Canada ties in special Parliament session. Raises issues of onion prices, inflation, drought, and Maharashtra, Maratha, Dhangar, Lingayat and Muslim reservation

The Guardian - UK

Immediate aid and sustainable solutions: how the Red Cross is bringing relief to drought-stricken Kenya

Countries across sub-Saharan Africa are experiencing multiple, overlapping crises. In Kenya, where drought is affecting millions, the Red Cross has supported more than 200,000 people as part of its response – providing access to life-saving humanitarian support

The Hindu

Central team will visit Mandya soon to assess drought: Minister

Minister N. Cheluvarayaswamy urges officers to coordinate & collate info on drought situation in Mandya. Drinking water distribution top priority; sinking of borewells only if necessary. Task force committees to be constituted soon. DC to engage officers in handling drought. MLAs to head task forces.

The Guardian - UK

Climate action must respond to extreme weather driving health crisis, says WHO

Melting ice caps and rising sea levels are urgent but people care more about the floods, wildfires and droughts that are here now, New York summit hears

AAP

'From mud to concrete' farmers feeling the El Nino heat

With drier and hotter weather patterns confirmed some Aussie farmers are already in drought.

Sports Illustrated

Orioles GM Hits Beer Bong During Wild Clubhouse Celebration

It was a party worthy of snapping a seven-year playoff drought.

France 24

Bitter taste of climate change: Drought diminishes China's tea yields, alters flavour

Climate change is disrupting China’s tea industry. The country is the world's leading producer of tea leaves, but this year, spring harvests fell by 20%, according to official figures. What’s more, the taste of the national beverage is also changing – the consequences of last summer’s drought. Lou Kisiela, Antoine…

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