Air pollution and depression linked with heart disease deaths in middle-aged adults, study suggests
May 13, 2024, at 04:46 am
A study in more than 3,000 US counties, with 315 million residents, has suggested that air pollution is linked with stress and depression, putting under-65-year-olds at increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.
In a rare spectacle, Aurora Borealis dazzles night skies of Ladakh amid intense solar storms
May 12, 2024, at 09:03 pm
An astounding display of the northern lights and southern lights has fascinated people worldwide after powerful solar storms impacted the Earth, illuminating the night sky with vivid hues.
UN agency says extreme heat, hurricanes, droughts ravage Latin America and Caribbean
May 10, 2024, at 02:13 pm
2023 saw another climate record tumble, with Latin America and the Caribbean registering their hottest ever recorded temperatures, according to the UN’s weather monitoring agency.
Scientists alert April 2024 was the hottest on record
May 08, 2024, at 02:10 pm
The world endured the hottest April month this year, as per data revealed by the European Union’s climate monitoring service Copernicus.
Rapidly warming Indian Ocean hurtling towards near-permanent marine heatwave state
May 06, 2024, at 06:58 pm
Marine heatwaves are events where ocean temperatures rise to extreme levels and hold steady for at least five days. These heat waves, that occur over the ocean, are likely to extend to 220-250 days a year by 2050, warns a new study. With increasing marine heatwaves, cyclones can intensify, putting fisheries and people living along the coastline, at risk, reports Mongabay India writer Nidhi Jamwal
Kerala on red alert over possible swell waves this weekend
May 04, 2024, at 05:33 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/IBNS: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a red alert over possible swell waves along Kerala and south Tamil Nadu coast over the weekend, media reports said.
Heavy rain, thunderstorm hit UAE once again, several flights cancelled
May 02, 2024, at 11:46 pm
Dubai: After severe flooding in April, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) witnessed heavy rain and thunderstorms early Thursday, affecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai, media reports said.
UN officials say swift action needed to tackle El Nino-induced extreme weather
Apr 30, 2024, at 11:06 pm
Top UN officials called on Monday for swift action to combat the El Niño extreme weather events that are currently devastating southern Africa and other regions with flooding and drought.
Heavy rains trigger massive landslides in Kashmir, Srinagar-Jammu highway closed
Apr 30, 2024, at 06:44 am
Jammu/IBNS: Several areas across Jammu and Kashmir have been witnessing non-stop rains and snowfall that triggered landslides and flash floods causing damage to public infrastructure and private property.
Truck gets caught in tornado on US highway; Video goes viral
Apr 28, 2024, at 09:53 pm
Nebraska in the United States witnessed devastating tornadoes that caused damage to many homes. Footage and images on social media showed massive black tornadoes moving across the sky, overturning soil, dust, and various materials in their wake.
Climate action ‘cannot trample over the poor’, says UN chief Guterres
Apr 27, 2024, at 09:45 pm
The UN Secretary-General on Friday launched an initiative focusing on ensuring fairness, sustainability and respect for human rights throughout the entire process of sourcing and using critical minerals needed for the clean energy transition.
6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Taiwan, no immediate damages reported
Apr 27, 2024, at 06:32 am
Taipei/IBNS: A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's eastern county of Hualien on Saturday, the island's weather administration said.
Conservation actions are effective at halting and reversing biodiversity loss, shows new study
Apr 26, 2024, at 07:01 pm
A new study published online on Thursday (April 25,2024) in the scientific journal Science provides the strongest evidence to date that not only is nature conservation successful, but that scaling conservation interventions up would be transformational for halting and reversing biodiversity loss—a crisis that can lead to ecosystem collapses and a planet less able to support life—and reducing the effects of climate change.
UN officials launch global campaign to combat climate emergency
Apr 24, 2024, at 10:42 pm
Top UN officials launched a fresh global campaign to tackle the climate emergency on Tuesday, with social media influencers, Indigenous leaders and corporate giants showing what they’ve done and what’s to come.
Satellite imagery shows significant expansion in 27% identified glacial lakes in Himalayas: ISRO
Apr 23, 2024, at 07:03 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday (Apr 22) said that the satellite monitoring has shown major expansion in glacial lakes in the Himalayas, especially in India.
Taiwan hit by 93 aftershocks, strongest touches 6.3 magnitude
Apr 23, 2024, at 02:05 pm
As many as 93 aftershocks hit earthquakes ranging from 4 to 6.3 magnitude on the Richter Scale hit Hualien County region between Monday and Tuesday, officials said.
Apr 22, 2024, at 11:17 pm
Climate change shocks caused record levels of disruption and misery for millions in Europe in 2023 with widespread flooding and severe heatwaves – a new normal which countries must adapt to as a priority, the UN weather agency said on Monday.
Google marks World Earth Day with a unique doodle which gives a strong message to people
Apr 22, 2024, at 07:38 pm
April 22 is celebrated globally as World Earth Day and popular search engine Google designed its homepage on Monday (April 22, 2024) with an unique doodle to mark the occasion and remind people about the need to protect Mother Earth.
Apr 19, 2024, at 04:40 am
Indonesian officials Wednesday warned of tsunami waves following the eruption of Mt. Ruang, which has been occurring for days and is now at its highest level, media reports said.
Heavy rains and flood disrupt normal life in Dubai, flight services hit
Apr 17, 2024, at 04:09 pm
Normal life in Dubai City was disrupted and air traffic was badly hit after heavy rains, the highest recorded in 75 years, triggered flooding in the UAE on Tuesday, a region which mostly experiences dry and arid climate.
US scientists say coral reefs undergoing fourth global bleaching event
Apr 17, 2024, at 12:25 am
The world is currently experiencing a global coral bleaching event, according to NOAA scientists. This is the fourth global event on record and the second in the last 10 years.
Total solar eclipse leaves skygazers in the US, Mexico, Canada amazed
Apr 09, 2024, at 03:22 pm
A spectacular celestial view left skygazers amazed across Mexico, the US and Canada, as the total solar eclipse occurred on Monday, mimicking a night-like scene during the day.
Rare total solar eclipse hits Mexico, USA
Apr 09, 2024, at 06:26 am
A rare total solar eclipse hit the Pacific coast of Mexico and plunged complete darkness in the area at 11:07 am (1807 GMT) on Monday.
North America to experience a rare celestial phenomenon of total solar eclipse in 7 years
Apr 09, 2024, at 03:27 am
Toronto/IBNS: North America is all set to experience a rare celestial phenomenon of a total solar eclipse for the first time in seven years.
Three injured in Greece's first major wildfire in 2024
Apr 07, 2024, at 03:30 pm
Athens/IBNS/UNI: Three people were injured during Greece's first major wildfire of this year, which broke out on Crete island in the southern part of the country, Fire Brigade officers said.
4.8 magnitude earthquake hits New York, New Jersey; no damages reported
Apr 06, 2024, at 06:03 am
Washington/IBNS: A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit US' New York and New Jersey on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said.
Apr 06, 2024, at 03:34 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a heat wave condition in the next two days over parts of east and peninsular India including Odisha and West Bengal.
Australia could soon see megadroughts that last for more than 20 years, ANU study
Apr 05, 2024, at 02:33 pm
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
Apr 05, 2024, at 05:57 am
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
Apr 04, 2024, at 05:25 am
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.