However, higher temperatures can still put the residents of the Thar Desert at risk. On top of that, the over-pumping of groundwater for irrigation can make resources run out quickly.

In the Thar Desert it is known to parasitize many trees including Tamarisk, a notorious invasive plant here in the Coachella Valley. Despite my being 12,000 miles from home, the parasite looked ...

The discovery of deep seated ground water in Thar became possible only due to efforts of late Abdul Khalique Sheikh, a pioneer geologist, who ,after working for 16 years in Saudi Arabia for ground ...

The Thar desert on India’s northwest periphery is full of challenges. Extending westwards from the Aravalli mountains, it is a vast expanse of sand, rocky outcrops, and scorching earth.

Pakistan's southern Thar Desert, otherwise famous for its frequent famine spells and treacherous weather, boasts a spectacular architectural treasure which authorities are finally trying to ...

Drought becomes new normal in Pakistan's Thar desert Experts say climate change makes extreme weather common in Pakistan but country has no environment policy. 21.07.2015 - Update : 21.07.2015 .