Aug 21, 2019, at 10:45 am
New York, Aug 21 (IBNS): Deteriorating water quality worldwide is slashing the economic potential of heavily polluted areas, according to a new World Bank report, released on Tuesday. It also warns that the “invisible crisis of water quality” is threatening human and environmental well-being.
Aug 21, 2019, at 10:27 am
New York, Aug 21 (IBNS): While the world’s oceans contain some 200,000 identified living species, the actual numbers could reach the millions – all exposed to the dangers of climate change, pollution and over-exploitation. To stem these threats, the United Nations is meeting to negotiate a treaty that would protect three-quarters of the earth’s surface by 2030.
4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Gujarat, no casualty
Aug 19, 2019, at 05:30 pm
Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (UNI) A moderate intensity earthquake, measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale, hit the Kutch district of Gujarat on Monday.
Rain lashes north India, 30 killed
Aug 19, 2019, at 09:14 am
Shimla, Aug 19 (IBNS): At least 30 people have died and several others were missing as rain triggered massive damages to roads and buildings in several parts of North India over the weekend.
Himachal Pradesh: 18 killed in rain-related incidents
Aug 18, 2019, at 06:50 pm
Shimla, Aug 18 (IBNS): Rain-related incidents have left 18 people killed in Himachal Pradesh, media reports said on Sunday.
Kolkata: Heavy rains disrupt normal life in city
Aug 17, 2019, at 09:52 am
Kolkata, Aug 17 (IBNS): Heavy rains have disrupted normal life in Kolkata as several streets across the city have been watrelogged.
Environmental protection moves ‘closer to the people’ through new human rights agreement
Aug 17, 2019, at 08:12 am
New York, Aug 17 (IBNS): The UN environment agency and human rights office (OHCHR) signed a landmark new agreement on Friday aimed at better protecting vulnerable human and environmental rights defenders and their families, while increasing protection for people and the places where they live, across the world.
Andhra Pradesh on high alert over rising water levels in Krishna river
Aug 14, 2019, at 02:57 pm
Vijaywada, Aug 14 (IBNS): After Kerala and Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh is now on high alert over the rising water levels in Krishna river, media reports said.
4.2 magnitude earthquake hits Kashmir, no casualty
Aug 13, 2019, at 06:10 pm
Srinagar, Aug 13 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter Scale hit Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.
3.2 magnitude earthquake hits Maharashtra's Palghar, no casualty
Aug 13, 2019, at 09:45 am
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 3.2 on the Richter Scale hit Maharashtra's Palghar district on Tuesday, officials said.
4.8-magnitude earthquake hits off Crete island in Aegean Sea, no injuries
Aug 12, 2019, at 05:16 pm
Athens, Aug 12 (Xinhua/UNI) An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale hit off Crete island in Greece's Aegean Sea on Monday, causing no injuries or extensive material damage, authorities said.
Himachal Pradesh to receive heavy rainfall in three to four days: IMD
Aug 10, 2019, at 05:55 pm
Shimla, Aug 10 (UNI) The Met Office on Saturday issued warnings of heavy rainfall at isolated places and widespread rainfall in three to four days in Himachal Pradesh.
Intense rainfall submerges Mumbai, heavy rains predicted in the city for next 2 days
Aug 04, 2019, at 10:53 pm
Mumbai, Aug 4 (UNI) The intense spells of rain, which were continuing since Saturday, have battered this metropolis, by hampering it's rail services and inundating several commercial suburbs, dotting the commercial capital of the country, also called the Maximum City.
3.6 magnitude earthquake hits Kolkata, other parts of West Bengal
Aug 03, 2019, at 10:37 pm
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter Scale hit Kolkata on Saturday, officials said.
Rising salinity of Hooghly river helps regrowth of mangroves in Kolkata
Aug 03, 2019, at 06:30 pm
Kolkata, Aug 3 (UNI) Rising salinity of the Hooghly river has helped the regrowth of mangroves in Kolkata.
West Bengal: Light tremors felt in Kolkata, other parts of south Bengal
Aug 03, 2019, at 06:18 pm
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): Light tremors were felt in West Bengal's capital city Kolkata on Saturday, reports said.
Light tremors felt in Kolkata, no casualty
Aug 03, 2019, at 05:30 pm
Kolkata, Aug 3 (IBNS): Light tremors were felt in Kolkata and other parts of south Bengal on Saturday, reports said.
New Zealand announces climate action plan
Aug 03, 2019, at 04:29 pm
Wellington, Aug 3 (Xinhua/UNI) New Zealand Climate Change Minister James Shaw on Saturday released the government's Climate Action Plan in response to the Productivity Commission's inquiry into the low emissions economy.
Moderate to heavy rains lash Himachal Pradesh
Aug 03, 2019, at 04:25 pm
Shimla, Aug 3 (UNI) Moderate to heavy rains lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh in the past 24 hours, affecting normal life.
Heavy rains hits Mumbai, Thane
Aug 03, 2019, at 04:23 pm
Mumbai, Aug 3 (UNI) Normal life was thrown out of gear following heavy rains in Mumbai on Saturday.
Aug 02, 2019, at 09:22 am
New York, Aug 2 (IBNS): Global warming and rising political tensions are dangerous and avoidable, Secretary-General António Guterres told reporters on Thursday, previewing the UN’s upcoming Climate Action Summit, and spotlighting geopolitical hotspots.
Southwest monsoon vigorours over Rajasthan, Konkan
Jul 28, 2019, at 07:22 pm
Pune, Jul 28 (UNI) Thunderstorm observed for the last 24 hours at isolated places over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, east Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
Jammu and Kashmir: Cloudburst leave over 100 sheep, goats dead in Tral
Jul 27, 2019, at 05:26 pm
Srinagar, Jul 27 (UNI) More than 100 sheep and goats were killed due to cloudburst in the upper heights of Tral in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, official sources said on Saturday.
Heavy rain likely to occur in Telangana in next 3 days: MET
Jul 27, 2019, at 05:17 pm
Hyderabad, Jul 27 (UNI) Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places in Telangana during the next three days, Meteorological Department warned on Saturday.
Monsoon rains paralyse daily lives of people in Maharashtra
Jul 27, 2019, at 01:16 pm
Mumbai July 27 (IBNS) : Hundreds of passengers in Mumbai-Kolhapur Mahalaxmi Express were left stranded without food and drinking water for the last 15 hours as monsoon rains created furore at Vangani.
Five dead as twin quakes rattle N Philippines
Jul 27, 2019, at 08:04 am
Manila, July 27 (Xinhua/UNI) Five people were killed and 12 injured in two earthquakes that struck the archipelago of Batanes north of Philippines' main Luzon island on Saturday, a local official said.
Rough sea condition forecast along & off WB, Odisha and Andhra coasts
Jul 26, 2019, at 09:22 pm
Kolkata, July 26 (UNI): During next 24 hours, rough to very rough sea condition very likely to prevail along & off West Bengal, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh coasts hence fishermen are advised not to venture into these areas.
Assam flood situation improves, death count now 83
Jul 26, 2019, at 08:13 pm
Guwahati, July 26 (IBNS): The flood situation in Assam has improved with the water levels in the flood-hit areas receding. However, over 27 lakh people are still bearing the brunt of the flood.
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Assam floods: 78 dead, 35 lakh affected
Jul 25, 2019, at 06:32 pm
Guwahati, July 25 (IBNS): As many as 35 lakh people have been affected in the Assam floods and 78 people have died.
Assam flood: Water submerges more villages, death toll now 71
Jul 23, 2019, at 07:47 pm
Guwahati, July 23 (IBNS): Floodwaters have submerged more villages in Assam following heavy rain over the past 34 hours.