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2, 567 wards in Kerala identified as drought-hit
14+ hour, 31+ min ago (166+ words) The report, based on a comprehensive survey across wards and panchayats, found that 24. 74% of wards in Kasaragod and 22. 01% in Thiruvananthapuram are facing severe water stress A total of 2, 567 out of 21, 472 wards in Kerala have been identified as the most drought-affected,…...
Explore seawater desalination to address future drinking water requirements: Roshy Augustine
13+ hour, 56+ min ago (106+ words) The Minister said urgent measures should be taken to address the water shortage in Nayarambalam, Kadamakkudy and Thrikkakara in Ernakulam district Published - April 29, 2026 09: 02 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Minister for Water Resources Roshy Augustine has underscored the need to seriously consider seawater…...
Punalur municipality to roll out "Care" project for climate resilience
15+ hour, 32+ min ago (34+ words) Driven by a gruelling summer where temperatures have surged nearly 40 C, the Punalur municipality has conceived "Care," an ambitious, multi-pronged initiative designed to tackle critical challenges like acute water scarcity and rising heat....
Annual Mango Mela to begin on May 7 as heat delays harvest and reduces yield
16+ hour, 27+ min ago (148+ words) While farmers were'anticipating'a surplus this year, the yield is now expected to be around 11 lakh'tonnes, compared to the usual 16 lakh'tonnes'cultivated across 1. 5 lakh hectares, as per the board." After a delay this year due to heat-induced disruptions to the harvest, the…...
Green NGO writes to PM demanding immediate action'to protect people from climate emergencies
19+ hour, 17+ min ago (72+ words) The'organisation'has'demanded that the'felling of any tree on public land, in catchment areas and urban areas, and on notified forest land must be made a cognisable, non-bailable offence, with mandatory minimum penalties Published - April 29, 2026 03: 40 pm IST - Bengaluru "The institutional pace at…...
Harsh sun leaves traditional fishers in distress
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (189+ words) Searing heat drives fish to deeper, cooler waters, escalating the cost of fishing. Warming waters lead to a surge in population of jellyfish, which tear nets and cause allergies to fishers. The working hours come down, the catch gets spoiled…...
From The Hindu Archives, April 28, 1976: Ground water potential in Coromandel Belt
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (243+ words) Madras, April 27: An integrated inter-disciplinary approach should be made to the development of the entire coastal belt between Tiruvanmiyur and Mahabalipuram, Mr. M. S. Balasundaram, former Director-General, Geological Survey of India, said here to-day. Presiding over a workshop on "Groundwater Potential in…...
Good prices help Muthalamada mango farmers offset crop losses
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (136+ words) Most of the 500-plus farmers in Muthalamada, both big and small, made some profit because there was early demand for their mangoes in north Indian markets Mango farmers of Muthalamada found relief this season despite a lower yield Strong market…...
Sale of earthen'pots increases following a rise in temperature
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (95+ words) Sale of earthen pots increases following a rise in temperature'The Hindu Published - April 27, 2026 06: 31 pm IST - Salem Following the rise in temperature in Salem district, the sale of earthenpots has increased. There is also a demandfor the pots across the country....
KSEB pinning hopes on summer rainfall as electricity consumption remains high
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (90+ words) The Hindu Published - April 27, 2026 08: 32 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM Amid speculation on Monday whether the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) will go in for power restrictions, the power utility is pinning its hopes on summer rainfall gaining strength this week to bring…...