Delhi Air Quality Worsens to 'Severe' in 14 Areas
Delhi's air quality deteriorated sharply to AQI 390, with 14 monitoring stations in the 'severe' category. Chandni Chowk recorded 450. IMD forecasts very poor air for the next week.
Category : Climate Change
IMD Yellow Alert in Kerala After Cyclone Ditwah
Kerala sees rising temperatures after a brief winter spell from Cyclone Ditwah. IMD issues a yellow alert for 7 districts. State faces 42% rain deficit in November.
Dehradun's Elevated Corridor Project Raises Flood Concerns
Experts warn Dehradun's Rispana-Bindal elevated corridor could amplify flood risks. Citizens demand halt, citing climate change and riverbed encroachments. Details inside.
Dhar District Begins Major Wildlife Census in Forest Areas
Dhar forest department starts a comprehensive wildlife census covering 100,000 hectares. 200 personnel to use camera traps for tigers & leopards, aiding future conservation plans. #WildlifeCensus #MadhyaPradesh
NGT Contempt Petition Filed for Buddha Dariya Pollution
Ludhiana's Public Action Committee files contempt petition against MC & officials for violating NGT order, risking floods and health crises. Read the full report.
Cold Wave Alert in Rajasthan, Temperatures to Plunge
A severe cold wave is set to grip Rajasthan from Wednesday, with temperatures expected to fall by up to 4°C. Bikaner and Jaipur divisions will be most affected. Get the latest weather updates.
IMD Nagpur's National Workshop Aims to Combat Winter Fog for Safer Skies
IMD's Nagpur unit hosts a crucial workshop on Dec 9 to train forecasters in predicting winter fog, a major aviation hazard causing massive economic losses annually. Learn about the key focus areas.
Chandigarh coldest night at 6.6°C, winter deepens
Chandigarh shivers as mercury plunges to 6.6°C, the season's lowest. IMD forecasts cold nights ahead. Discover the weather details and stay prepared for the chilly week.
Indore-Ujjain Division Set for Colder December
Madhya Pradesh's Indore-Ujjain division faces a severe winter phase with below-normal temperatures and increased cold wave days. Get the full forecast and safety tips here.
Man arrested for poaching birds in Chilika Lake
Wildlife officials in Chilika arrested a man for shooting migratory birds. Two carcasses and a gun were seized. This is the third such case in two weeks.
Thettiyar Stream in Technopark to Get Rs 20 Crore Clean-Up
After years of neglect, Kerala's minor irrigation department approves a major Rs 20 crore rejuvenation plan for the polluted Thettiyar stream in Technopark. Initial cleaning work to start soon. Read details.
147 Bodies Still Buried in Uttarakhand's Dharali 4 Months Later
Colonel Ajay Kothiyal reveals 147 bodies remain trapped under debris in Dharali, Uttarakhand, four months after the disaster. Search operations face immense challenges.
Cyclone Ditwah: 4 Dead, Crops Damaged in Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Ditwah's aftermath leaves 4 dead in Tamil Nadu, inundates vast farmlands. Minister Ramachandran details relief efforts and compensation. Read the full report on the ongoing crisis.
Chilika Lake Depth Decreasing, Threatens Ramsar Site
Asia's largest saltwater lagoon, Chilika, is silting up rapidly. Forest department data reveals alarming depth reduction and massive sludge removal efforts. Read the full report.
Leopard attacks 4 in Kheda village, search on
A leopard attack in Unmatpura village near Nadiad injured four people. Forest teams are searching. Read the full details of the incident and official response here.
Cyclone Ditwah U-Turn Brings Heavy Rain to Chennai, Districts
Cyclone Ditwah weakened, took a U-turn, and crossed near Kalpakkam. Chennai recorded over 20cm rain. Heavy showers forecast for Chennai, Chengalpet, Kancheepuram until Wednesday. Read the full weather update.
Bear Spotted at Kashmir University & SKIMS Hospital
A Himalayan black bear's 4-day sighting spree at Kashmir University & SKIMS hospital triggers alarm. Wildlife officials deploy drones & traps. Experts link unusual activity to climate change & garbage. Stay safe, avoid open waste disposal.
Kerala green activists oppose state's Wildlife Bill
Environmental group Coexistence Kerala urges MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi, to reject CM's push for Presidential nod to Kerala Wildlife Bill, calling it illegal and anti-wildlife.
Ahmedabad morning chill at 16.5°C, IMD predicts cool week
Ahmedabad woke up to a cooler Tuesday with a minimum temperature of 16.5°C. IMD forecasts stable low temperatures for Gujarat this week. Get the full weather outlook here.
TERI Study Offers Yamuna Pollution Solutions
A TERI study on Yamuna's microplastics and frothing prompts Delhi govt action. Minister Sirsa orders time-bound plans based on findings from 100 water samples. #Yamuna #Pollution
Punjab gets 23 biomass briquette plants, 4 biogas projects
Union Minister Shripad Naik reveals Punjab's bioenergy boost: 23 briquette plants & 4 biogas projects set up. Details on financial aid for farmers & CRM scheme inside.
3 New Doppler Radars Approved for Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand's early-warning system gets a major boost with 3 new Doppler radars approved for Haridwar, Pantnagar & Auli. This upgrade aims to improve accuracy of weather alerts in the hazard-prone state. Read more.
Delhi MCD Clears Key Anti-Pollution Measures
Delhi's Municipal Corporation approves urgent measures to tackle pollution, focusing on road repairs to curb dust. Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh mandates immediate implementation. Read for details.
Elon Musk: Declining Fertility Rates Threaten Humanity
Elon Musk warns that falling global fertility rates risk human extinction. In a chat with Nikhil Kamath, he urges parenthood for civilisation's survival. Read his stark warning.
Teen Killed by Lion After Entering Zoo Enclosure in Brazil
A 17-year-old boy was killed by a lion after entering a restricted area at a zoo in Brazil. The tragic incident raises serious safety questions. Read the full investigation.
West Bengal Temperature to Fall 2-4°C, IMD Predicts Dry Week
IMD forecasts a 2-4°C drop in minimum temperatures across West Bengal over four days, with dry weather and morning fog likely. Kolkata recorded 20°C, while Darjeeling was coldest at 7°C. Read the full weather bulletin.
West Bengal to see 2-4°C temperature drop, dry week ahead
IMD forecasts a 2-4°C drop in minimum temperatures across West Bengal over four days, with dry weather and morning fog likely. Kolkata recorded 20°C, Alipurduar was coldest at 12°C. Stay updated.
Delhi's Airpocalypse: Why PM Modi's Government Lacks Urgency
Delhi's winter air remains dangerously toxic, making residents sick. Yet, the government's response is cautious and lacks urgency. Read why the 'airpocalypse' persists.
Cyclone Ditwah: Orange Alert for Chennai, 4 Districts
Cyclone Ditwah's deep depression batters Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, Chengalpattu & Ranipet. IMD issues orange alert for Dec 2, yellow for 6 districts. Latest forecast inside.
India's First Coral Reef Research Centre in Andaman
India will establish its first National Coral Reef Research Institute in South Andaman at a cost of Rs 120 crore. Learn why coral reefs are vital for UPSC and the environment.
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