Pakistan faces water shortage across country, Sindh heading fast towards famine
Pakistan is facing huge water scarcity across the country, experts have warned that famine-like situations may arise in Pakistan if the issue is not resolved timely.
Jul 07, 2021, 08:56 AM IST
Study finds Indian water reservoirs shrinking, warns taps may run dry soon
Shrinking reservoirs could spark the next "day zero" water crisis, according to the developers of a satellite early warning system for the world`s 500,000 dams.
Apr 12, 2018, 18:23 PM IST
Yemen faces world's biggest famine, millions victimised: UN
Earlier this week, the UN and the Red Cross warned that a "catastrophic" situation threatened millions of Yemenis who relied on life-saving aid deliveries.
20 mn people on brink of famine - These 4 African countries face 'unprecedented' humanitarian crisis
Famine is defined as occurring when 20 per cent of the population is starving, 30 per cent of the children are extremely malnourished, and the mortality rate has reached double its average.
May 19, 2017, 08:54 AM IST
UN chief arrives on emergency visit to Somalia for famine
The United Nations estimates that 5 million people in Somalia need aid, amid warnings of a famine.
Mar 07, 2017, 12:30 PM IST
Three droughts put Bundelkhand on the verge of famine: Yogendra Yadav
With three droughts in successive years, the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh is on the verge of famine, Swaraj Abhiyan leader Yogendra Yadav on Wednesday claimed and called for urgent steps by the Centre and state government to address the problem.
Nov 25, 2015, 21:43 PM IST
