We must rise to the challenge of rising temperatures, urges UN chief Antonio Guterres
Jul 26, 2024, at 11:10 pm
The UN chief on Thursday issued an urgent call to action to better protect billions around the world exposed to crippling effects of extreme heat, as global temperature rise continues unabated.
Maharashtra rains: At least four dead, flight ops hit; Mumbai on red alert
Jul 26, 2024, at 03:40 am
Mumbai/IBNS: At least four people have died, of which three were electrocuted in Pune as heavy rainfall, overnight and this morning, battered the three cities and other parts of Maharashtra Thursday.
World just recorded its hottest day on record on this date in July
Jul 24, 2024, at 03:42 pm
The Earth has just experienced its warmest day in recent history, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) data.
Jul 24, 2024, at 06:43 am
New Delhi: Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved US$ 215.6 million in its 39th Board meeting held in Songdo, South Korea for implementing SIDBI’s Financing Mitigation and Adaptation Projects (FMAP) in Indian MSMEs.
India's annual per capita carbon emission is only about one-third of global average: Economic Survey
Jul 22, 2024, at 09:27 pm
Despite being one of the fastest-growing economies in the World, India’s annual per capita carbon emission is only about one-third of the global average, states Economic Survey 2023-24, which was tabled in Parliament today by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman.
India needs to look at climate change from the local lens, says Economic Survey
Jul 22, 2024, at 09:24 pm
Taking a critical view of the Western approach to tackling Climate Change, the Economic Survey 2023-24 gives a clarion call to all developing countries to look at climate change problem from a ‘local lens’.
Jul 17, 2024, at 11:22 pm
Michigan Public Service Commissioner Alessandra Carreon believes that transportation electrification and transition to clean energy can help mitigate the worst impact of climate change in future.
Four die as Hurricane Beryl hits southeast Texas, 2.6 million people suffer power outage
Jul 09, 2024, at 03:32 pm
At least four people died after Hurricane Beryl hit southeast Texas in the USA and disrupted power supply in the area.
Latest data shows last month was the hottest June ever recorded
Jul 09, 2024, at 02:20 pm
Last month was the hottest June since records began and the thirteenth month in a row to set a temperature record, according to new data released on Monday from the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.
Jul 07, 2024, at 07:38 pm
Guwahati: The floods in Assam over the past month have resulted in 58 deaths and impacted 23 lakh people, leaving hundreds homeless and displaced, media reported.
UN official describes total devastation in Carriacou following Hurricane Beryl
Jul 06, 2024, at 03:20 pm
The island of Carriacou in Grenada has been virtually “flattened” by the devastating Hurricane Beryl, a senior UN official there reported on Friday, as humanitarian teams ramp up their support to communities affected across the Caribbean.
Kashmir experiences heatwave conditions; Srinagar at 35.7 C is hotter than Kolkata, Delhi
Jul 05, 2024, at 07:19 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The serene valley of Kashmir, which attracts several tourists not just from India but also from abroad owing to its stunning scenery and refreshing air, is reeling under heatwave-like situations along with the rest of the country.
Massive landslide blocks Kishtwar-Paddar road in Jammu Kashmir
Jul 01, 2024, at 06:24 am
Kishtwar (Jammu Kashmir): A massive landslide blocked the Kishtwar-Paddar road on Sunday as light to moderate rains hit isolated areas in the Jammu division, bringing relief from heatwave, media reported.
Gujarat: Ahmedabad road caves in after heavy rainfall
Jul 01, 2024, at 05:57 am
Ahmedabad: A road in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad caved in on Sunday following heavy rain, which disrupted traffic and flooded low-lying areas, media reported.
Delhi to brace for more rains after record-breaking downpour that claimed 11 lives
Jun 30, 2024, at 06:57 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Delhi residents, still recovering from the after-effects of the record-breaking downpour on Friday, will have to brace for more rains, media reports said.
Volvo Car India launches The Reverse Project: mission to convert kilometres into trees
Jun 27, 2024, at 06:58 am
Kolkata: Volvo Car India Wednesday announced the launch of Reverse Project that aims at reversing the environmental damage through planting trees commensurate to the mileage done on EV cars of any brand.
Woman jogging in animal park located close to Paris attacked by wolves
Jun 24, 2024, at 04:51 am
A woman is currently in the intensive care after she was attacked by wolves at a park close to Paris city in France, media reports said.
Global survey reveals ‘truly astonishing’ consensus for stronger climate action
Jun 21, 2024, at 11:08 pm
The overwhelming majority of people around the world want an end to geopolitical differences when it comes to fighting climate change, the results of a landmark public opinion poll conducted by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has shown.
Study finds air pollution caused 8.1 million deaths worldwide in 2021
Jun 19, 2024, at 02:12 pm
The State of Global Air (SoGA) report published in partnership with the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) warns on Wednesday that air pollution is increasingly impacting human health - and is now the second leading global risk factor for premature death.
World heading towards new temperature records, warns WMO
Jun 08, 2024, at 12:09 am
At least one of the years between now and 2028 will very likely set a new temperature record, breaking through the crucial 1.5°C temperature limit, the UN weather agency, WMO, said on Wednesday.
Break free from pollution, climate chaos and ‘biodiversity decimation’, UN chief urges
Jun 05, 2024, at 11:21 pm
The UN Secretary-General has called for safeguarding Earth’s vital ecosystems from rampant pollution, worsening climate impacts and “biodiversity decimation”.
Flood situation improves slightly in Assam, over 5 lakh people affected
Jun 03, 2024, at 03:32 pm
The flood situation in Assam has slightly improved but over 5.35 lakh people in 13 districts, including 1.45 lakh children, are still affected.
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Japan's Noto region, no injury reported
Jun 03, 2024, at 02:31 pm
An earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter Scale hit Japan's Noto region in Ishikawa prefecture early Monday (June 3, 2024), the country's weather agency said.
May 31, 2024, at 10:53 pm
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted prevailing heatwave conditions over Northwest, Central & East India are likely to abate gradually during next 2-3 days.
Delhi registers record-breaking 52.3 degrees Celsius temperature
May 29, 2024, at 11:46 pm
There seems to be no respite from sweltering heat this year with the national capital New Delhi recording the highest-ever temperature at 52.3 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.
Pakistan reels under extreme heatwave, highest temperature touches 52 degrees in Mohenjodaro
May 28, 2024, at 11:09 pm
Heatwave conditions firmly gripped Pakistan, disrupting normal life in the country, with the mercury level touching around 52 degrees Celsius in archaeologically crucial Mohenjodaro, as per Met office.
Cyclone Remal weakens, leaves trail of destruction in Bengal
May 27, 2024, at 03:02 pm
Heavy rains and strong winds triggered by Cyclone Remal uprooted trees and destroyed thatched houses in several districts of West Bengal, mainly in coastal areas, on Monday.
Cyclone Remal: Landfall process begins over West Bengal, Bangladesh
May 27, 2024, at 05:48 am
The landfall process of severe Cyclonic Storm 'Remal' started over the coastal areas of Bangladesh and West Bengal on Sunday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Cyclone Remal likely to make landfall in Bengal tonight, flight ops suspended
May 26, 2024, at 06:23 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Severe cyclonic storm Remal is expected to make landfall between West Bengal's Sagar Island and Bangladesh's Khepupara at midnight on Sunday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
West Bengal, Odisha brace for impact of Cyclone Remal, check the latest update on landfall time
May 25, 2024, at 09:36 pm
Cyclone Remal is likely to intensify into a Severe Cyclonic Storm and cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts between Sagar Island and Khepupara by May 26 midnight.