Australia launches billion-dollar drought plan
Australia announces a large aid package to help drought-parched communities.
Tag: drought
Rice fields salvaged after drought
Large swathes of rice fields in northwest Cambodia that were affected by recent droughts have now been salvaged.
Drought damages rice fields in Banteay Meanchey
Almost 1,000 hectares of rice paddy have been damaged by drought.
Thai province to supply water to Koh Kong
PM urges authorities to connect pipes to Trat to obtain water for Koh Kong.
Water Resources Ministry seeks more research funds
The Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology has called on the National Assembly to provide more research funds in order to address increasing temperatures in the Kingdom.
North Korea warns of food shortage
N Korea warns that it is facing a food shortfall of some 1.4 million tons in 2019 and has been forced to almost halve rations.
Don’t Wait For Rain
This week’s Binge Worthy is a bit different from my normal picks. Sometimes it is worth to wait for new episodes of a TV series that only airs weekly. As the context of this show is on climate change, it can be a bit heavy.
Ministry warns of coming drought
Water Resources Ministry is calling on all Cambodians to conserve water due to fear of drought during the upcoming dry season.
Battambang farmers struggle amid drought
Kors Kralor district, Battambang province – Thousands of hectares of rice fields in 12 districts here have been sucked dry as drought continues to afflict farmers, with those living in Kors Kralor district hit the hardest.
Kampong Cham pumps water to offset drought
Kampong Cham Authorities are attempting to minimise the effects of drought.
Kampong Cham pumps water to offset drought
Authorities in Kampong Cham province are attempting to minimise the effects of drought in the province.
British royals reign over drought-stricken Australian town
Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, arrived with the gift of much-needed rain and cheer yesterday for the rural Australian city of Dubbo, where farmers are struggling with a prolonged drought.
Over $2b pledged to drought-stricken Lake Chad region
Donor countries pledged $2.17 billion to the drought-stricken area around Lake Chad.
Drought uncovers ‘Hunger Stones’ in Czech river
Ancient ominous warnings carved on usually submerged boulders along the Elbe River had for centuries driven fear into the hearts of Czechs, but their reappearance during this year’s drought is just a reminder of how tough people had it.
Dry spell prompts pumping measures
The Agricultural Minister instructs provincial authorities to find a solution for persisting drought problems in Banteay Meanchey.
Farming impact of Australia’s worst drought in living memory
The worst drought in living memory is sweeping parts of eastern Australia, leaving farmers struggling to cope and asking questions about their future.
Farmers in Australia to miss trade war benefits
Australian farmers suffer from a second year of drought.
Battambang farmers optimistic about new project to build dam
A new dam project in Ek Phnom is expected to end ongoing drought problems.
Five ways to build a climate-ready Cambodia
Today is World Meteorological Day and Muhibuddin Usamah argues that achieving a climate-ready Cambodia requires multi-faceted interventions.
UN, EU say food insecurity worsens as conflicts rage
Food security of 124 million people worldwide was under threat last year, says UN.
Parched Kenya looks to a new water source: volcanoes
As prolonged drought dries water reserves across Kenya, harvesting these fleeting wisps of water vapour near Kipas Ole Masiodo’s home has been a lifeline for his family.
Migration from rural to urban Sri Lanka
At least 150 youth have left this Adigama, 170 kilometres northwest of Sri Lanka’s capital since the drought began, looking for jobs in the country’s cities.
Supply of quality wheat threatened
Droughts shrivelling wheat crops across the globe, sending prices to multi-year highs as bread makers scramble for supplies.
A funding tap to douse drought
When a big earthquake, flash flood or other sudden disaster hits, aid agencies spring into action with emergency responses and public appeals for donations. With droughts, it’s different.
