Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, ANU study
Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, according to new modelling from The Australian National University (ANU) and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes.
5.3 magnitude earthquake hits Himachal's Kangra Valley, Chamba
Dharamshala/IBNS: An earthquake measuring 5.3 magnitude rocked Himachal Pradesh's Kangra Valley and Chamba on Thursday evening.
Taiwan's strongest quake in 25 years leaves 9 dead, over 1,000 Injured
Taipei (Taiwan)/IBNS: At least nine people have died and 1000 injured in a 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Taiwan, becoming the strongest to hit the island in 25 years, Wu Chien-fu, the director of the Central Weather Administration's Seismology Centre, said.
Seven die as 'strongest' earthquake in 25 years rocks Taiwan, rescue operation ongoing
At least seven people died and 736 others were hurt as an earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale hit Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest experienced by the region in the past 25 years.
Strongest earthquake in 25 years hits Taiwan, buildings damaged
An earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter Scale hit Taiwan on Wednesday (April 3, 2024), triggering tsunami warning on the island and neighbouring nations.
Mild magnitude earthquake hits Lahaul Spiti, no casualty
A mild-intensity earthquake jolted snowbound Lahaul Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh on Monday night, the Indian Meteorological Department informed on Tuesday.
IMD predicts heatwaves in many parts of central and peninsular India this week
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted heavy rainfall over Northeast India and heatwave conditions over parts of central and peninsular India for this week.
Hundreds of turtles killed through electrocution in Pakistan, locals demand action
In a heart-wrenching episode, hundreds of turtles were killed through electrocution in Chiniot region of Pakistan, media reports said on Sunday
World's largest snake, Ana Julia, found dead in Brazil
A giant anaconda, recently discovered and thought to be among the largest in the world, has been found dead, media reports said.
India’s alarmingly low greater one-horned rhino population prompted the government to announce a conservation programme in 2005. Eighteen sub-adult rhinos were translocated from Kaziranga National Park and Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to Manas National Park in 2008 to revive the population there. A new study calls the translocation project a success and puts forward recommendations to ensure the future survival of the newly established rhino population at Manas. Mongabay India correspondent Arathi Menon reports
Rhino dies due to infighting with another male rhino in Assam's Kaziranga
A rhino was found dead in Assam's Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve on Saturday.
E-waste mountain growing five times faster than recycling rate: Report
The amount of electronic waste – or e-waste – that we produce is at least 62 million tonnes, and it’s rising five times faster than the amount being recycled.
ISRO successfully executes landing mission for Reusable Launch Vehicle Pushpak
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) marked a significant achievement with the successful execution of a landing mission for its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) named "Pushpak" from the Aeronautical Test Range (ATR) in Karnataka's Chalakere on Friday.
Tackle methane emissions now to slow global warming, finds new report
Tackling emissions of methane now, is essential to meet the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels by 2050, according to a new report issued by the UN-backed Global Methane Forum on Wednesday.
New climate report shows 2023 was hottest year so far
Records were once again broken for greenhouse gas levels, surface temperatures, ocean heat and acidification, sea level rise, ice cover and glacier retreat, a new global report issued by the UN weather agency (WMO) on Tuesday shows.