In Thailand and India, major producers of sugar, the 2023-2024 dry conditions caused a 12.4% drop in sugar harvests.

While Pakistan termed India's action an 'Act of War', Indian Minister CR Patil said that the government would not allow a single drop of water flow to Pakistan.

JUNNAR, India, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Nilesh Wahardi's sugarcane field in western India is normally abuzz with activity this time of year, with workers planting stubs of cane in the moist ground. But ...

The worst drought in more than a century in southern India has led to protests, farmer suicides, and clashes at the water taps as reservoirs and lakes dry up in the searing heat.