Jul 28, 2023, at 08:27 am
The regal shade of purple now dominates the Kashmir Valley as lavender fields spread across more than 200 acres, with women at the forefront of this floral phenomenon.
High-stakes UN operation underway in Yemen to avert catastrophic oil spill
Jul 26, 2023, at 07:18 pm
New York: The UN on Tuesday began siphoning one million barrels of oil from a decaying supertanker off the coast of war-torn Yemen, a crucial step in the race against time to prevent a potential environmental disaster.
Water level in Yamuna crosses danger mark again, Delhi govt on high alert
Jul 23, 2023, at 06:05 pm
New Delhi: The water level in the Yamuna has crossed the danger mark in Delhi again following heavy discharge from Hatnhnikund barrage in Haryana.
Floods in Pakistan leave four dead
Jul 23, 2023, at 04:58 pm
Islamabad/IBNS/UNI: At least four people, including one child, have died in Pakistan owing to the flood conditions in the Islamic country, the Dawn newspaper reports citing the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA).
Behind Delhi’s floods is a history of encroachment and diminishing wetlands
Jul 22, 2023, at 06:54 pm
Of Delhi’s 1,040 wetlands and waterbodies, none have been officially notified, leaving them vulnerable to exploitation. The city’s drainage plan and system have not been updated since the 1970s. This along with encroachment of the Yamuna floodplains by settlements and large development projects make the city vulnerable to flooding. Experts strongly recommend reviving the city’s water bodies and desilting its existing drains to help mitigate flood effects. Mongabay India writer Simrin Sirur reports
Report reveals 2022 registered as hottest, driest year in Italy
Jul 22, 2023, at 02:42 pm
Rome: Last year was the hottest and driest year on record in Italy, with its long-term impact exacerbating the dramatic consequences of this year's extended drought, a joint report by two Italian research institutes has said.
Raigad landslides: Death toll rises to 10, several injured
Jul 21, 2023, at 04:51 am
Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said ten people have lost their lives so far and more than 21 have received severe injuries after landslide incidents in Raigad district of Maharashtra.
Himachal cloudburst washes away 20 vehicles near Sangla
Jul 20, 2023, at 04:53 pm
Shimla/UNI: Nature's fury from heavy monsoon rain continues in Himachal Pradesh, as there are reports of the washing away of around 20 vehicles in Kamru village of Kinnaur district, five km from Sangla, on Thursday morning.
Mumbai schools to remain shut on Thursday amid heavy rainfall
Jul 20, 2023, at 07:05 am
Mumbai: Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on Wednesday, forcing the state government to declare an early closure of government offices in the city.
Health risks on the rise as heatwave intensifies across Europe: WMO
Jul 19, 2023, at 09:53 pm
New York: The dangers associated with the heatwave that’s engulfing the northern hemisphere aren’t over yet, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Tuesday.
Assam based org, 'Pedal for a Change' calls for sustainable urban transport action in Guwahati
Jul 19, 2023, at 06:56 am
Assam-based organization Pedal for a Change has called for urgent action to promote sustainable urban transport in Guwahati, citing the detrimental effects of pollution and traffic congestion on the city's livelihood and health of its citizens.
Nagaland: Government reinforces total ban on single-use plastic
Jul 18, 2023, at 10:54 pm
The Nagaland government has reinforced the total ban on the use of single-use plastic, a move that has been taken by keeping the environment concerns in mind.
Unyielding Valour: Stories of heroism emerge as floodwaters recede in Punjab
Jul 18, 2023, at 08:41 pm
In the aftermath of receding floodwaters in Majha, tales of unwavering determination and courage have emerged, highlighting the indomitable spirit of the villagers. Among these stories, one stands out—the account of a revenue official who risked his own life to rescue both BSF jawans and civilians from the treacherous currents of Ujh.
Itanagar Zoo welcomes two Royal Bengal tigers, 3 Gharials from Odisha's Nandankanan
Jul 18, 2023, at 06:07 am
Itanagar/UNI: The Itanagar Biological Park, popularly known as Itanagar Zoo, on Monday ‘welcomed’ a pair of adult Royal Bengal Tigers and three freshwater Gharials from Nandankanan Zoo in Odisha.
Greenhouse effect: Google doodles to mark Eunice Newton Foote's 204th birthday
Jul 17, 2023, at 03:06 pm
New York: Popular search engine Google on Monday paid tributes to American scientist and women’s rights activist Eunice Newton Foote.
South Korea: 49 dead or missing as heavy downpour continues
Jul 17, 2023, at 02:22 pm
Continuous rainfall in central South Korea has left 49 people dead or missing in the country, media reports said.
Spain: 4,000 evacuated from Canary Islands due to wildfires
Jul 17, 2023, at 12:24 am
Madrid: Over 4,000 people have been evacuated on Spain's Canary Islands due to raging wildfires, Spanish media reported on Sunday.
Heatwave conditions to prevail in US, Europe and Japan; mercury to go above 40 degrees Celsius
Jul 16, 2023, at 09:58 pm
New Delhi: People in several parts of the United States, Europe, and Japan have been warned against heatwave conditions with temperatures soaring 40 degrees Celsius and above, media reports said.
7.4-magnitude quake hits US's Alaska, tsunami warning issued
Jul 16, 2023, at 07:20 pm
Washington/IBNS: A 7.4-magnitude earthquake jolted 106 km south of Sand Point in Alaska on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Delhi floods: Fresh rains create more panic amid slow Yamuna water retreat
Jul 16, 2023, at 03:23 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Heavy rain battered Delhi once again even as the national capital is battling with a severe flood situation following record showers and the release of water from HathniKund Barrage in Haryana owing to swelled water levels in the Yamuna.
Manipur: Ukhrul introduces waste collection cards to combat garbage disposal issue
Jul 16, 2023, at 07:26 am
The town of Ukhrul in Manipur is set to implement waste collection cards for every household, aiming to foster a clean and eco-friendly environment. The unanimous decision was reached during a joint meeting led by Ukhrul's deputy commissioner, Kengoo Zuringla, at the DC conference hall.
Farmer inspires organic agriculture movement in Assam's Dhiria village
Jul 16, 2023, at 05:46 am
Mina Bando, a 45-year-old woman farmer in Dhiria village, nestled in the foothills near the Indo-Bhutan border, has become a beacon of hope for her community.
Extreme weather highlights need for greater climate action
Jul 15, 2023, at 10:10 pm
New York: Scorching temperatures are engulfing large parts of the Northern hemisphere, while devastating floods triggered by relentless rainfall have disrupted lives and livelihoods, underscoring the urgent need for more climate action, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday.
Twenty die, several evacuated as flood ravages different parts of South Korea
Jul 15, 2023, at 08:03 pm
At least 20 people died and several others have been evacuated from their homes as flood-ravaged different regions of South Korea, media reports said.
UP govt rescues 95 people stranded in flood-hit Himachal Pradesh
Jul 14, 2023, at 05:50 am
Lucknow/IBNS/UNI: The Uttar Pradesh government has successfully brought back 95 people who were trapped in the Himachal Pradesh floods.
Northwestern study links underground climate change to variations beneath urban areas
Jul 12, 2023, at 10:07 pm
There is a “silent hazard” lurking underneath our major global cities, and our buildings were not designed to handle it.
Temperatures off the charts, but more records imminent: WMO
Jul 11, 2023, at 09:42 pm
New York: Global sea surface temperatures reached a record high in May, June, and July – and the warming El Niño weather pattern is only just getting started – experts at the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Monday.
Incessant rains snap air, rail, and road communication in Himachal; leaving 72 dead
Jul 11, 2023, at 03:04 am
Shimla/IBNS: With 18 more deaths reported, the toll in the Himachal Pradesh monsoon fury went up to 72 on Monday, as continuous rainfall over the past three days paralysed normal life, snapping air, rail, and road communication.
Incessant rain causes chaos in Punjab
Jul 10, 2023, at 10:24 pm
Punjab witnessed a relentless downpour on Sunday, resulting in waterlogged streets and chaotic traffic. For the second consecutive day, Mohali, Rupnagar, Patiala, and Fatehgarh Sahib bore the brunt of heavy rainfall.
Jul 10, 2023, at 06:44 am
The Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation (APART) Project has kicked off a comprehensive two-month training program for 5,000 farmers across 10 clusters in Sonitpur district, to promote agribusiness and rural transformation.