Tag: drought
World Needs Using All Tool To Overcome Drought
When it comes to managing droughts, humanity is "at a crossroads" and mitigation must be done "urgently, using every tool we can,...
Majority of Indian States Vulnerable to Extreme Climate
Assam, Bihar, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are the most vulnerable to extreme climate events like floods, droughts and cyclones in India, according to...
‘Water Declaration’ For Growing Water Stress
In the face of growing water stress and water-related hazards, the Extraordinary World Meteorological Congress being held (October 11- 22) endorsed a Water Declaration,...
Human Activity, The Common Thread of All Natural Disasters
Disasters such as floods, cyclones, and droughts are more connected and human activity is the common thread in all the disasters, said a new...
Act Now or Suffer More Drought In coming Days; UNDRR
With the world moving towards a 2°C warmer planet, drought will intensify and worsen in several regions, crumbling communities, ecosystems and economies. The risks...
