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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Workshop on Tracking Progress of the Mitigation Commitments of Nationally Determined Contributions will focus on enhancing transparency frameworks, modalities, procedures, and guidelines related to NDC tracking provisions. It includes detailed information on mitigation policies, actions, and plans o

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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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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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The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) Update Public Comment Meeting #1 took place on April 5, 2022. The meeting included introductions, overview of hazard mitigation planning, work plan details, data and information needs, next steps, and action items. Various commi

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This work delves into risk assessment and hazard mitigation planning supported by the National Science Foundation. It covers the importance of hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation planning components. Mitigation actions are outlined to reduce risks to life and property, prevent dam

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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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Practical strategies are presented in "GuardION: Practical Mitigation of DMA-based Rowhammer Attacks on ARM" to defend against Rowhammer attacks on ARM architecture. The paper discusses Rowhammer defenses, RAMPAGE attacks on Android OS, and introduces GuardION as a lightweight mitigation approach. I

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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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In 1 Kings, Elijah, a prophet of the Lord, announces a drought to King Ahab. After three years, Elijah prays for rain, and rain finally comes. Through faith and prayer, Elijah demonstrates God's power and provision. James references Elijah's prayer as a powerful example of effective, fervent prayer.

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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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Activities involving fuel reduction and defensible space are crucial among private landowners for mitigating wildfire risks. Factors influencing mitigation behavior include wildfire hazard, past experiences, perceived risk, and social context. Information from local government agencies and fire awar

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Hazard Mitigation Plans are crucial for Scott County as they allow the county and participating jurisdictions to qualify for FEMA grant funding by minimizing disaster effects before they occur. Scott County has a current plan approved by FEMA, adopted in 2017, and set to expire in November 2022. The

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This content presents insights from Wayne White, President of the National Mitigation Banking Association, regarding the concept of mitigation/conservation banks, their evolution, benefits, agency requirements, and the principles behind their establishment. It emphasizes the importance of market-dri

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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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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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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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Despite extensive research, DRAM remains vulnerable to Rowhammer attacks. The Panopticon project proposes a novel in-DRAM mitigation technique using counter mats within DRAM devices. This approach does not require costly changes at multiple layers and leverages existing DRAM logic for efficient miti

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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 proposed tool supports the development and management of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) by providing a structured approach to assess and prioritize different mitigation programs. The tool is designed to assist developing countries, donor countries, and private investors in ev

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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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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan to address natural, human-caused, and technological threats affecting the campus. The plan aims to lessen disaster impact, assess vulnerabilities, develop mitigation strategies, and prioritize high-risk areas. VCU's rich h

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This document introduces risk assessment and hazard mitigation planning, supported by the National Science Foundation. It outlines the key components of risk assessment and hazard mitigation planning, emphasizing the importance of identifying and addressing the greatest risks. The process includes h

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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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Explore an optimal stopping approach for early drought detection, focusing on setting trigger levels based on precipitation measures. The goal is to determine the best time to send humanitarian aid by maximizing expected rewards and minimizing expected costs through suitable gain/risk functions. Tas

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The proposed buffer mitigation rules aim to address nutrient loading by adopting alternative measures to replace lost riparian buffers. The rules include options for location of mitigation, accounting for buffer and nutrient offset, and various optional methods like coastal headwater stream mitigati

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This document outlines the principles and minimum social standards for risk identification and mitigation in programs, focusing on good governance, stakeholder livelihoods, and policy coherence. It provides criteria for assessing risks, including policy risks and actions for mitigation at different

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The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) aims to reduce loss of life and property from future disasters by implementing long-term risk reduction strategies. The program focuses on creating or updating Local Hazard Mitigation Plans, prioritizing post-wildfire mitigation activities, including soil s

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