Supreme Court delivered a historic order on drought relief. But who will ensure it is implemented?

Central government has resisted suggestion to appoint independent commissioners to oversee efforts.

Scroll Staff

· Jun 24, 2016 · 10:30 am

California wildfires: Evacuations ordered after new blazes start on Monday

Firefighters have been working since last Wednesday to stop fires that began in multiple locations across the state.

Scroll Staff

· Jun 21, 2016 · 11:35 am

India's extreme summer has seared its animal life

High temperatures and the drought have made life difficult for both domestic animals and wildlife.

Vinita Govindarajan

· Jun 14, 2016 · 02:30 pm

India lost almost 7 billion units of electricity due to water shortages this year, says report

Lack of cooling water forced the shut downs of coal plants and cost power companies RS 2,400 crore, according to a Greenpeace report.

Nayantara Narayanan

· Jun 10, 2016 · 10:30 am

No water, no work: Why drought migrants in Mumbai are reluctant to go home

At relief camps for those who fled Marathwada's drought, worries about the future abound.

Mridula Chari

· May 31, 2016 · 01:40 pm

In parched Telangana, excessive ground water in one district is driving villagers to despair

The ground water level in Mamada village is so high that villagers can’t dig pits for toilets, and fields are rapidly becoming unproductive.

Manasa Chennapragada

· May 28, 2016 · 02:30 pm

India records its hottest ever temperature of 51 degrees Celsius

And globally, April was the 12th consecutive warmest month on record.

Scroll Staff

· May 20, 2016 · 02:45 pm

Why the Supreme Court's orders on school meals in drought-hit areas are not being implemented

Jharkhand has altogether failed to carry out the orders. Other states do not have the funds to provide eggs and milk to children.

Anumeha Yadav

· May 18, 2016 · 02:30 pm

Five Dalits die after inhaling toxic gas while trying to revive a well in Haryana

The group, including two teenagers, had climbed down the well looking for water after after tubewells in the area dried up.

Scroll Staff

· May 17, 2016 · 09:55 am

Heat wave to subside towards end of May, says IMD

However, it will spread to parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra in the next five days.

Scroll Staff

· May 16, 2016 · 04:39 pm

Beyond India: There's drought on five continents and it's breaking records

As 2016 continues to break all temperature records, taps and wells around the world are running dry.

Mridula Chari

· May 16, 2016 · 02:30 pm

Want to make cities liveable again? Green architecture may be one solution

The demand for environmentally conscious commercial buildings is more than for residential ones.

Mridula Chari

· May 13, 2016 · 01:30 pm