Drought
India
Maharashtra drought relief: What was announced, what remains unclear
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on October 14 that drought now covers 305 of the state's 358 talukas and that farmers will receive an advance of Rs 5,000 in their bank…
Environment
Maharashtra water plan until August 2027: What the 10% cut means
Maharashtra has directed all municipal corporations, municipalities and gram panchayats to impose a minimum 10% water cut from October 16 after a deficient monsoon, with drinking water given top priority and a…
Agriculture
Karnataka drought: 177 taluks, 35% rain deficit and a Rs 7,142 crore ask
Karnataka has estimated drought losses of Rs 46,324.50 crore across 177 taluks and sought Rs 7,142.64 crore from the Centre's disaster fund as Chief Minister DK Shivakumar met the central assessment team…