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The Dual Crisis Of Monsoon Deficit And Catastrophic Rain Across India
Around 79% of the geographical area of the country, spanning 29 states, recorded a status of 'Deficit' or 'Large Deficit' between June 1 and July 1.
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India On Course For Lowest Monsoon Rains In 8 Years: Report
India is poised for its lowest monsoon rains in eight years, with the El Nino weather pattern seen crimping September precipitation after an August that is on track to be the driest in over a century.
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Solution To Drought Possible With The Help Of Termites: Study
You only know that termites, popularly known as white ants, are nasty pests because they munch away your wooden furniture. But ancient Indians knew these insects can be our saviours in times of drought like the one parts of India are now experiencing.
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Nobel Laureate Says Curb Child Slavery, In Letter To PM Modi
The government estimates more than 330 million people - almost a quarter of India's population - have been hit by the scarcity of water.
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More Than 300 Million Indians Suffer From A Crippling Drought
In the blistering sun and swirling dust, farmer Dhananjay Hanumant Suryavanshi squats on his empty land and caresses the parched earth.
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PM Modi Should Spend A Day Each In Drought-Hit Places: Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena member Sanjay Raut today asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to spend a day each in drought-hit Bundelkhand and Marathwada so that his government can take steps to solve the problems faced by the affected people.
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Above-Normal India Monsoon Courtesy Fading El Nino
The monsoon in India, which accounts for more than 80 per cent of annual rainfall, may be above average for the first time since 2013 after a back-to-back shortfall shrank agricultural production and caused an acute drinking water shortage.
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For India's drought-hit states, on-track Monsoon may be too late
India may be heading for another bumper grain harvest, if the first forecast for this year's monsoon proves correct, but the rain may be too little - and too late - for southern and western states already parched by the worst drought in four decades.
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Sharad Pawar and Jairam Ramesh begin tour to drought-hit states
Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar and Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh begin their three-day tour today, to take stock of four drought-hit states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Karnataka. The first stop for the ministers is Maharashtra.
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Ministers' group to meet on drought as rain 20 per cent below normal across India
With at least six states staring at a possible drought, the special government panel - The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) headed by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar is meeting today to discuss and analyse the situation.
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With drought looming large, government gears up with contingency plans
With the monsoon rain recording a 22 per cent deficiency, a concerned government has swung into action, with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh directing all departments and ministries to coordinate with states to meet any eventuality by monitoring the situation on a weekly basis. A statement released by the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) says an Inter-M...
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Groundwater depleting fast in north India: NASA
Groundwater levels in most parts of the country are fast depleting because of the way we manage our resources. The drop in is mainly attributed to excessive demand for irrigation.
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Economy to grow at more than 7%: Kamath
ICICI Bank chairman KV Kamath has said the country's economy is all set to grow by 7 per cent despite all the concerns.
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Drought in half the country, admits Pawar
It's official -- almost half of the country's districts are suffering a drought.
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The Dual Crisis Of Monsoon Deficit And Catastrophic Rain Across India
Around 79% of the geographical area of the country, spanning 29 states, recorded a status of 'Deficit' or 'Large Deficit' between June 1 and July 1.
-
India On Course For Lowest Monsoon Rains In 8 Years: Report
India is poised for its lowest monsoon rains in eight years, with the El Nino weather pattern seen crimping September precipitation after an August that is on track to be the driest in over a century.
-
Solution To Drought Possible With The Help Of Termites: Study
You only know that termites, popularly known as white ants, are nasty pests because they munch away your wooden furniture. But ancient Indians knew these insects can be our saviours in times of drought like the one parts of India are now experiencing.
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Nobel Laureate Says Curb Child Slavery, In Letter To PM Modi
The government estimates more than 330 million people - almost a quarter of India's population - have been hit by the scarcity of water.
-
More Than 300 Million Indians Suffer From A Crippling Drought
In the blistering sun and swirling dust, farmer Dhananjay Hanumant Suryavanshi squats on his empty land and caresses the parched earth.
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PM Modi Should Spend A Day Each In Drought-Hit Places: Shiv Sena
Shiv Sena member Sanjay Raut today asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to spend a day each in drought-hit Bundelkhand and Marathwada so that his government can take steps to solve the problems faced by the affected people.
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Above-Normal India Monsoon Courtesy Fading El Nino
The monsoon in India, which accounts for more than 80 per cent of annual rainfall, may be above average for the first time since 2013 after a back-to-back shortfall shrank agricultural production and caused an acute drinking water shortage.
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For India's drought-hit states, on-track Monsoon may be too late
India may be heading for another bumper grain harvest, if the first forecast for this year's monsoon proves correct, but the rain may be too little - and too late - for southern and western states already parched by the worst drought in four decades.
-
Sharad Pawar and Jairam Ramesh begin tour to drought-hit states
Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar and Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh begin their three-day tour today, to take stock of four drought-hit states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Karnataka. The first stop for the ministers is Maharashtra.
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Ministers' group to meet on drought as rain 20 per cent below normal across India
With at least six states staring at a possible drought, the special government panel - The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) headed by Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar is meeting today to discuss and analyse the situation.
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With drought looming large, government gears up with contingency plans
With the monsoon rain recording a 22 per cent deficiency, a concerned government has swung into action, with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh directing all departments and ministries to coordinate with states to meet any eventuality by monitoring the situation on a weekly basis. A statement released by the Prime Ministers Office (PMO) says an Inter-M...
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Groundwater depleting fast in north India: NASA
Groundwater levels in most parts of the country are fast depleting because of the way we manage our resources. The drop in is mainly attributed to excessive demand for irrigation.
-
Economy to grow at more than 7%: Kamath
ICICI Bank chairman KV Kamath has said the country's economy is all set to grow by 7 per cent despite all the concerns.
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Drought in half the country, admits Pawar
It's official -- almost half of the country's districts are suffering a drought.
