Jharkhand's agriculture scenario is highlighted through data on Kharif campaign, monsoon rainfall trends, drought situations, crop coverage targets, and more. The state faces challenges like deficit rainfall affecting sowing and drought-affected districts requiring relief assistance. Despite setback

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Drought worsens in Afar, Amhara, and Tigray regions, leading to livestock migration and shortage of water and pasture. Floods in Somale region displace households and damage crops. Unseasonal rain in South Ethiopia brings relief, while crop production and livestock conditions vary across different r

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This study focuses on identifying flash droughts in Sicily by analyzing potential evapotranspiration and soil moisture anomalies. The research examines trends in evapotranspiration and soil moisture levels over the past 22 years, pinpointing a possible flash drought occurrence in eastern Sicily in 2

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The Dust Bowl of the 1930s was a devastating period marked by severe drought, high winds, and dust storms in the Great Plains. It affected states like Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and more, leading to ruined crops, livestock losses, dust pneumonia deaths, and economic hardships. The lack of soil conserv

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Environmental stress factors like drought, heat, and pathogen infection can severely affect plant growth. Studies show that plants respond uniquely to combinations of stressors, with complex signaling pathways influencing their reactions. Field conditions differ from controlled lab settings, present

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The DRM-ATF meeting agenda for 1st February 2024 includes discussions on the agriculture situation, Humanitarian Response Plan framework for 2024, regional and national updates, and the impact of drought in Raya Azebo Woreda. Key topics cover agricultural livelihood interventions, financial requirem

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Italy faces water scarcity issues despite receiving above-average rainfall. The country struggles with sustainable water management, utilizing a high percentage of its renewable water resources. Variabilities in precipitation levels and regional disparities contribute to drought events, impacting ag

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The SERCOM-3 conference held in Bali, Indonesia, discussed the adoption of additional drought indicators and indices for use by National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS). The update to the Global Drought Classification System (GDCS) included recommendations for the use of standardized

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South Texas faces chronic water scarcity due to its semi-arid climate, leading to frequent droughts. This lecture explores the unique characteristics of drought as a geohazard, its specific risks, and the societal impacts it can cause, including direct meteorological and hydrological effects, as wel

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Exploring the correlation between the 2015-16 drought and the 2018 earthquake in Papua New Guinea offers valuable insights into disaster management strategies. Comparisons in impact, response, and long-term consequences highlight the importance of proactive measures and effective coordination in mit

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This content provides insights into the work of the Intergovernmental Working Group on effective policy and implementation measures for addressing drought under the UNCCD. It discusses the Terms of References, working modality, current focus areas such as monitoring and early warning, vulnerability

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The Drought Toolbox is a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing drought preparedness and resilience through the implementation of various technical and policy tools. It covers modules such as drought monitoring, vulnerability assessment, and risk mitigation, providing stakeholders with essentia

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Explore the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) guiding the activation of select simplified approaches in Somalia to enhance the management of child wasting. The simplified approaches aim to improve effectiveness, quality, and coverage while reducing costs. The strategy includes tools for implementa

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Climate change has significant effects on groundwater resources, impacting storage, abstraction, and regulation. These impacts lead to challenges in water supply management, with implications on socio-ecological activities such as water stress, drought, and disease outbreaks. Understanding these con

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Explore the comprehensive toolkit featuring initiatives focusing on wetlands, watersheds, agriculture, and flood/drought management. Discussion questions prompt consideration of supported actions and potential improvements.

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The Water Use Efficiency Work Group Bi-Monthly Meeting Agenda for October 12, 2022, includes updates on drought response, legislative changes impacting water conservation, and strategies for water supply enhancement. Discussions cover indoor water use objectives, turf replacement programs, water los

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Analysis of the impact of water scarcity and drought in Jordan, focusing on the most affected areas, implications of climate change, and the Middle East's vulnerability to water insecurity. The research explores the intersection of climate change, water resources, agriculture, and food security, hig

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Despite some areas receiving good rains in late spring and early summer, approximately 25.18% of the contiguous U.S. is currently experiencing drought conditions (D1 or worse). The National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln School of Natural Resources provides an update

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Analyzing natural disasters in Kosovo for the development of a master curriculum focusing on floods, extreme weather, drought, forest fires, and earthquakes. The region faces challenges like flash floods, river floods, avalanches, and seismic activities, requiring strategic planning and preparedness

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Major agricultural industries struggle with abiotic stresses like drought, which can lead to crop losses. Nutrient limitations and cellular damage further compound the challenges plants face under water-limited conditions. Despite efforts in plant breeding, improving germplasm for drought tolerance

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Leaf responses to drought conditions leading to increased generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in photosynthesis are explained. Drought-induced stomatal closure affects CO2 uptake, promoting H2O2 production in peroxisomes and potential ROS production by the photosynthetic electron transport c

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Learn practical tips for keeping landscape trees healthy during drought conditions. Understand the importance of watering, soil types, and managing tree root systems. Discover how to adapt to prolonged droughts and provide optimal care for established and young trees to ensure their well-being in ch

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Introduction of maize as a crucial crop facing challenges from both biotic and abiotic factors like drought, leading to oxidative stress. Non-enzymatic antioxidants play a key role in combating reactive oxygen species (ROS) caused by drought, with crop landraces showing potential in stress adaptatio

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Understanding how plants respond to water stress is crucial for effective agricultural management. Stress can affect plant growth and development, leading to various adaptations such as resistance, avoidance, and tolerance. This course explores the physiological mechanisms behind plant stress respon

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PhD student João Vitor Nomura is conducting a Genome-Wide Association study for drought tolerance in potatoes at the University of São Paulo and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The research focuses on adapting potato varieties to extreme heat waves and improving food security. Different abiot

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The Rhode Island Drought Steering Committee, in collaboration with the National Weather Service in Boston/Norton, MA, provides updates on the drought situation, rainfall patterns, and water deficits in the region. The data from September and August shows varied rainfall amounts across regions, with

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Strategic considerations for balancing reliability with cost efficiency in the face of challenges like drought, distinguishing between spending and investing, and implementing a consequence ratio to assess asset failure impacts. Updates on financial planning, budgeting, and managing operating costs

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Managing water resources in arid and semi-arid regions of Latin America and the Caribbean involves addressing climate risks through integrated drought risk management. Tools such as National Drought Observatories, Latin American Flood and Drought Monitor, and the Latin American Drought Atlas aid in

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This session delves into the world of risk management and portfolio analysis at the programme/project level, specifically focusing on the Risk Management Unit of the United Nations Somalia. It covers enterprise risk management standards, planned risk management actions, the role of RMU, joint risk m

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Blister beetles are a biological control agent of grasshoppers but can become a problem, especially during drought years. This presentation discusses how blister beetles develop, their impact on plants and livestock, and the toxicity of cantharidin found in these beetles. Livestock, especially horse

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ACWA Water Use Efficiency Work Group held a bi-monthly meeting on January 10th, 2023, discussing key updates on drought, legislative matters, water use objectives, and next steps. The meeting covered topics such as drought updates, conservation reporting, legislative bills, water use standards, and

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The Algoa Reconciliation Strategy Steering Committee discussed various agenda items including NMBM water requirements, drought measures, implementation progress, desalination schemes, and financial implications of interventions. Key projects to support increased water demand were outlined, alongside

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Beaty Butte in Oregon faced a wild horse overpopulation crisis in 2015 due to heavy grazing exacerbated by drought. The Bureau of Land Management took action, gathering 1070 horses and implementing a capture, return, and fertility control program. Partnering with a training facility, they aimed to m

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This project involves implementing alternative compliance measures focusing on water retention and quality credits through the use of Low Impact Development Best Management Practices (LID BMPs) in the Fletcher Basin Watershed. The initiative aims to enhance water supply augmentation, sustainable lan

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Climate changes in Eastern Europe have led to an increase in extreme weather events like droughts in Western Romania. This article focuses on the Standardized Precipitation Index analysis of meteorological drought over the last 50 years in Timisoara. Results indicate a rise in severely dry months du

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This research by Reza Modarres and Poria Mohit Isfahani from Isfahan University of Technology explores the temporal changes in dust storm frequency in arid regions of Iran, examining how drought impacts the frequency in changing environments and the relation between extreme droughts and dust storm o

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This study explores the influence of sulfate aerosols on the late 20th-century North Atlantic Hurricane drought, focusing on the interaction of European sulfate aerosols and African dust. It investigates the radiative forcing effects and variability in hurricane activity, proposing hypotheses relate

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Addressing water scarcity through a transnational approach focusing on regions affected by drought and water scarcity caused by climate change. The project aims to design prevention and adaptation measures, develop drought management plans, and validate them for practical implementation with the pot

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The IMDROFLOOD project is gearing up for the Evaluation Meeting in Larnaca, Cyprus in May 2018. Deliverables with deadlines before May include reports, drought indicators, sectorial indices, vegetation vulnerability assessments, and more. The project also outlines inputs for the upcoming JPI meeting

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The project in Pathanapuram, Kollam aims to improve water availability by utilizing rainwater to recharge open wells in drought-affected areas. By diverting roof water to recharge pits near wells, the initiative has benefitted over 24075 families in the region, reducing dependency on deepening wells

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