#Drought
Meghalaya Hits 85 Percent Rainfall Deficit in October
Meghalaya faces a massive 85 percent rainfall deficit in October, threatening drinking water supplies across all 11 districts.
Walrik Marak • 2 Nov 2026
IIT Guwahati Researchers Reveal How Plants Survive Drought
IIT Guwahati researchers found plants shrink xylem tubes during droughts to restrict water loss, offering a path to engineer more resilient crops.
Timungpi Terang • 26 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Battles 50 Percent Rainfall Deficit
Meghalaya faces a severe 50 percent rainfall drop. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma is ramping up water security projects to combat the climate crisis.
Walrik Marak • 7 Oct 2026
Drought Risk Stalks World's Wettest Towns in Meghalaya
Mawsynram and Cherrapunji face rising drought risks as climate shifts cause erratic rainfall, fewer rainy days, and falling river levels across the state.
Walrik Marak • 21 Sep 2026
Severe Monsoon Shortfall Threatens Crops Across Meghalaya
Meghalaya faces a 58% monsoon deficit, pushing the state toward a potential drought as farmers struggle with dry fields and failing water sources.
Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Records Severe Rainfall Deficit Throughout July
The IMD reports a massive rainfall drop across Meghalaya in July, with only one district avoiding a deficit as agricultural experts voice concerns.
Walrik Marak • 1 Aug 2026
