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A lifeline for desert communities in Gujarat

A lifeline for desert communities in Gujarat
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Africa



Fightening back the widening deserts ( BBC )


Lost kingdom of the Sahara ( BBC )



Middle East



Farmers quit Iran drought villages ( BBC )


Allies deliberately poisoned Iraq's water supply ( The Scotsman via Commondreams )


Turkish drought worsens regional row ( The Guardian )


Water Wars ( BBC )


Water Issues ( Miftah )



Central Asia



Tajikistan's drought appeal ( BBC )


Thousands Flee Afghanistan's War and Drought ( BBC )


Drought hits opium output. ( BBC )


Water shortage in Central Asia and re-routing of Siberians rivers through Central Asia ( The Times of Central Asia )


The Aral Sea tragedy ( BBC )



Asia



China's dustbowl disaster ( BBC )


Severe drought threatens Koreas ( BBC )


India and Pakistan combatting drought ( BBC )


Drought will cause $2 billion damage ( The Dawn of Pakistan)



The Weather



The heat is on. ( Third World Network )


The Perfect Storm

Star Wars and Climate Manipulation

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