Category : Climate Change


Lucknow Rainfall, More Expected in Early February

Lucknow experienced light rain and strong winds, with more rainfall predicted for early February due to a western disturbance. The city recorded 1.2-5.6 mm of rain, helping reduce winter rainfall deficits.

Jhansi Railways, Forest Dept Sign MoU for Green Initiative

Jhansi Rail Division and Uttar Pradesh Forest Department signed an MoU to develop dense forests on 3.39 hectares of railway land using the Japanese Miyawaki method, aiming to enhance biodiversity and combat climate change.

IMD Forecast: Cold Wave, Fog, Rain to Hit India

IMD warns of persistent cold wave in northwest India, dense fog across northern and eastern states, and renewed rainfall/snowfall in western Himalayas due to fresh western disturbance.

Gurgaon Cold Wave Alert: IMD Issues Yellow Warning

Gurgaon residents experienced a chilly day with overcast skies and no sunshine. IMD issued a yellow alert for cold wave and dense fog, with temperatures staying below normal across Haryana.

Hindon River March: Activists Protest Pollution Crisis

Environmentalists from western UP launch a 225-km protest march to save the Hindon river, declared 'dead' a decade ago. The march highlights severe pollution from industrial effluents and untreated sewage, posing health risks to communities.

Iran Faces Dire Dilemma as Trump Issues Nuclear Ultimatum

President Trump's ultimatum to Iran to negotiate away its nuclear program or face potential attack leaves Tehran in a precarious position. The regime faces humiliating retreat or military strikes amid economic woes and protests.

Putin Invites Zelensky to Moscow for Rare Peace Talks

Russia signals willingness for direct Putin-Zelensky talks but insists they must be held in Moscow with security guarantees, as Ukraine pushes for resolution on territorial disputes and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear crisis.

Algal Bloom Chokes Navi Mumbai's Flamingo Lake

Excessive algal growth in Navi Mumbai's DPS Flamingo Lake has raised serious concerns about the upcoming winter flamingo migration. Environmental group NatConnect has urgently appealed to the Maharashtra Mangrove Cell for immediate intervention.

Cartoon Sparks Debate on Discouraging Vehicle Use

A recent editorial cartoon from Deccan Herald highlights the urgent need to discourage vehicle use in Indian cities, sparking discussions on urban mobility and environmental sustainability.

Kutch 2001 Earthquake: 25 Years of Disaster Management Evolution

On the 25th anniversary of the devastating Kutch earthquake, a firsthand account reveals the terror of relentless aftershocks, massive human loss, and how this tragedy fundamentally reshaped India's disaster preparedness and response strategies.

Bengaluru's Ward Climate Action Plan Engages Stakeholders

The Greater Bengaluru Authority's climate action cell is conducting multi-stakeholder interactions across wards to develop Ward Climate Action Plans, addressing local climate hazards like flooding and heat stress.

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