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India and Pakistan Dispute Water Use for Hydropower, Agriculture

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India strives to redirect water, currently used for Pakistani agriculture, on the Kishanganga River for 330 megawatts.

Heavy Rainfall Hampers Tea Markets in India and Sri Lanka

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Severe weather impacts could compromise tea farming for two of the world's biggest players in the industry.

Pakistan Raises Water Issue During Diplomatic Talks with India

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Pakistan officials argue India’s dam-building violate the Indus River Treaty.

Pakistan Negotiates Domestic, International Water Disputes

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Indus River System Authority discuss the Sindh province's accusation that Punjab is stealing water.

Drought-resistant Rice Reaps Success in India

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A new variety of rice might prepare India's agriculture for a drier future.

Sugar Futures Up, as Drought in India Threatens Supplies

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The price rose to a three-year high of 19.4 cents per-pound.

Lowest Rainfalls in Over Two Decades Leave India’s Largest State Unplanted

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Monsoon rainfall is the lowest in over 20 years.

New Report: Turbid Water Stirs Up Future of Insecurity for Asia

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Asia faces unprecedented water challenges, experts say, but solutions are within reach.

Drought Boils Bitter Cup of Tea for India

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Significantly reduced tea production in comparison with the first three months of 2008.

Irrigation an Irritation as Indians, Nepalis Cope with Monsoon Season

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GUWAHATI, India - This year's monsoon season in northeastern…

Himalayan Yeti Absent from the Headwaters of Asia’s rivers?

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Habitat loss, water diversion projects, and modern life threaten unknown primate.