California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a drought emergency in two North California counties on Wednesday. The declaration has been specifically targeted to Mendocino and Sonoma counties where the drought conditions are worse than the rest of the state.

Start conserving: California governor declares drought emergency in 2 counties

The region along the California-Oregon border in the United States is witnessing one of the worst droughts in history. Owing to this, hundreds of farmers could have to suffice with less resources to irrigate.

Drought along California-Oregon border revives debate on water rights

Facing severe drought as it enters its hottest season, Thailand has launched groundwater extraction operations in its most arid regions to tap sources deep beneath the soil.

Thailand taps groundwater resources as it enters hottest season

Taiwan is facing the island’s most severe water shortage in 56 years and has set up an emergency response centre to combat the drought. The country has also set up multiple wells, seeded clouds and besought a gold-faced sea goddess to help the sub-tropical island ride out its most serious drought in about half a century.

Taiwan faces its most severe water shortage in 56 years; sea goddess, air force C-130s called upon

According to the Mekong River Commission (MRC), farmers and fishermen along the Mekong river are facing drought. Mekong river recorded 70 per cent less rainfall this year.

Drought hits farmers, fishermen in Mekong Delta

While the nation fights the coronavirus, Karnataka is also fighting a battle against an incoming drought. Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa expressed his concern over the acute water shortage in few districts of North Karnataka.

BS Yediyurappa urges Maharashtra to help in the drought-like situation

The Australian government on Wednesday approved an initiative to kill as many as 10,00 feral camels in an aboriginal region using firearms. Officials in the remote northwest of south Australia approved the cull, which is set to last for five days, during which marksmen in helicopters will use firearms to shoot and kill the camels.

Australia: Over 10,000 camels to be culled in a bid to save water

Climate change fears exacerbated as Victoria Falls shrink to trickle

Residents of Harivanshpur village, who are faced with the problem of the severe shortage of water and jolted by the death of several children, have announced a reward of Rs 15,000 for locating their MP and Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan for not being with them in the hour of the dire need.

Villagers announce Rs 15,000 reward for locating Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan

Bringing huge respite for shriveled Chennai, rains lashed several parts of the city here on Saturday. This comes on the same day as the Tamil Nadu government, resorting to prayers in the face of acute water scarcity, conducted special `Yajna` at Patteeswarar temple in Perur.

Heavy rains bring respite to drought-hit Chennai

A day after Kerala extended support to Tamil Nadu amid the severe water crisis in the state, Tamil Nadu chief minister K. Palaniswami on Friday urged the neighbouring state for further cooperation.

Chennai water crisis: Palaniswami welcomes Kerala's water offer, asks for more cooperation

A report on equitable water distribution across Mumbai has been prepared and the Maharashtra government will ask the city civic body to implement it, Minister of State for Urban Development Yogesh Sagar said on Thursday.

Maharashtra government to ask BMC to ensure equitable water supply: Minister

Time and again, Randeep Hooda has proved that not only is he a good actor but also a good Samaritan.Hooda always manages to stay away from the limelight and travels the extra miles to help the needy.

Randeep Hooda teams up with Khalsa Aid to help people in drought-hit areas in Maharashtra

Severe Parts in India are facing water crisis. Jal Shakti Minister said that Water crisis is a 'Media Hype'. 50% Villages in India face drought like conditions. Watch this video to know more.

India Watch: Severe Water Crisis In India

The monsoon is likely to be delayed this year as its arrival expected on June 6, five days after its normal onset date, the India Meteorological Department(IMD) said on Wednesday.

Monsoon likely to be slightly delayed, will arrive over Kerala on June 6: IMD

The Bombay High Court has sought to know from the Maharashtra government what measures it proposes to tackle "serious" issues like drought in the state. A vacation bench of Justices Ajey Gadkari and N J Jamadar was hearing a petition filed by activist Sanjay Lakhe Patil, seeking setting up of independent disaster management committees in each district of the state.

High Court asks Maharashtra government about steps taken to tackle drought

Afghanistan's summer harvest will be one of the most critical in years, especially of wheat, its biggest cereal crop, as the country recovers from floods and the worst drought in decades, government and aid organization officials say.

After drought and floods, Afghanistan confronts critical harvest

Below-normal monsoon rains and an infestation of the fall armyworm, which devastated African crops in 2017, have slashed India's corn output and boosted prices, increasing the chances the government will grant duty-free corn imports for the first time since 2016.

Drought, pests could force India to grant duty-free corn imports

Standing in his garden in Kabul, Baz Mohammad Kochi oversees the drilling of a new well more than 100 metres deep after his first water reservoir dried up. He is not alone.

Kabul faces water crisis as drought, population strain supply

As the year draws toward an end, the country must prepare for a drought year, as both our monsoons — southwest monsoon and northeast monsoon — have played ‘truant’.

The country must prepare for a drought year

Wheat and opium farmer Murad Khan Ishaqzai, 80, has never seen a drought as bad as the one ravaging western Afghanistan where more than 250,000 people have been forced to abandon their homes.

'Worst drought I have seen': Afghan farmers forced to flee

Afghan opium producers were hit hard by the worst drought in living memory this year and excessive supply, with output and prices falling sharply as the area under poppy cultivation shrank, an annual survey said Monday.

Afghan opium producers hit hard by drought in 2018

Recent extreme weather events, such as floods in Kerala, wildfires in Uttarakhand and heat waves in the north and the east, have demonstrated how vulnerable India is to climate change.

India’s vulnerability to climate threats

The flash floods which are caused by heavy rains continuing from a week also caused serious damage to property as well

Afghanistan: Floods, heavy rains kill 34 people, damage hundreds of homes

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