Tag: drought
International
More than one billion people at high risk from climate change worldwide: World Bank
A World Bank report highlights that 1.2 billion people are at risk from climate...
States
158 blocks of Jharkhand drought affected, farmers to get Rs 3,500 grace
The Jharkhand government has decided to declare 158 blocks spread over 17 districts...
States
Paddy yield likely to decline by 20 per cent in Bihar due to less rainfall; situation in Jharkhand worse
Paddy is grown over approximately 34 lakh ha in Bihar, but it could not be grown...
States
Experts estimate paddy production may go down by 20 per cent in UP if it does not rain in two weeks
If it does not rain in the next two weeks in UP, drought may cause up to a 20 per...
