Dry Spell
Coverage of Dry Spell in the Nexus archive.
- Uganda: Farmers in Acholi Advised to Delay Second Season Planting After Failed Harvest
Farmers in Uganda's Acholi sub-region are advised to delay second season planting due to a failed harvest and an ongoing dry spell expected to persist until August.
- Feeble trough to bring break from dry spell in parts of Tamil Nadu
A feeble trough is expected to provide a temporary break from the dry spell in parts of Tamil Nadu, though interior districts will remain sweltering with high temperatures.
- Is UK facing drought for second summer in a row?
The UK is facing potential drought for the second consecutive summer due to the longest dry spell in over 30 years in central England, raising concerns about when it might rain.
- Guatemala City Faces a Water Squeeze as the Dry Spell Nears
Guatemala City faces a water deficit of over 2,500 liters per second as a dry spell in July and August threatens to reduce river flow. Six rivers supply 40% of the city's water through four treatment plants, but the dry conditions could exacerbate shortages.
- Kaleshwaram row intensifies as Congress, BRS trade charges over lifting floodwaters amid dry spell
The Kaleshwaram dispute has escalated between Congress and BRS as they exchange accusations over the lifting of floodwaters during a dry spell.
- Dry spell dims export-grade vegetables in Chittoor, growers forced to sell at home
A prolonged dry spell since March has reduced crop quality and shelf life in Chittoor, leading to export buyers avoiding the region and local growers selling vegetables like brinjal at retail prices as high as ₹80 per kg.