May 25, 2024, at 03:44 pm
The India Meteorological Department has predicted some parts of Kerala may experience heavy rainfall between May 25 to May 27.
WMO predicts North Atlantic may witness up to seven major hurricanes in 2024
May 25, 2024, at 03:28 pm
The UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has issued a warning for an “above average” hurricane season in the North Atlantic in 2024. Based on data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), this would mark the ninth consecutive year of anomalies.
May 24, 2024, at 05:21 pm
When Nirmala Mahanto first started farming on her in-laws' land in Keonjhar, India, she was taken aback by the back-breaking challenge of crop production. In this drought prone district of eastern India, water scarcity forces women like Nirmala to walk miles, lugging water to irrigate their lands. Agricultural cultivation in Keonjhar is mainly rainfed and as the water tables run low, any changes in rainfall have a bearing on food production.
IMD says Cyclone Remal may reach Bangladesh, West Bengal coast by May 26
May 24, 2024, at 03:27 pm
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday said a low-pressure system has developed in the Bay of Bengal which is likely to transform into a cyclonic storm and move nearly northwards and reach Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts by May 26.
Heavy rainfall lashes Kerala, IMD issues red alert for Ernakulam and Thrissur
May 24, 2024, at 02:45 pm
With heavy rains lashing various parts of Kerala, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for Ernakulam and Thrissur.
Meteor lights up sky above Portugal, Spain, skygazers left amazed
May 20, 2024, at 12:55 am
Portugal and Spain witnessed a rare celestial event recently when a giant blue shiny light was seen moving across the night sky.
Crimes against nature: UN puts environmental legislation under scrutiny
May 18, 2024, at 10:27 pm
Global efforts to prevent crimes against nature and bring offenders to justice are being hampered by glaring differences in environmental protection laws among countries and regions, UN crime prevention experts said on Friday.
Spending time in nature is good for us, reveals study
May 17, 2024, at 08:50 pm
Spending time in nature is good for us. Studies have shown that contact with nature can lift our well-being by affecting emotions, influencing thoughts, reducing stress and improving physical health. Even brief exposure to nature can help.
3 dead, 59 injured as huge billboard collapses on fuel station during Mumbai dust storm
May 14, 2024, at 02:25 am
New Delhi/IBNS: At least three died and 59 others are feared trapped under the debris of a massive billboard that collapsed on a fuel station amid a strong dust storm in Mumbai's Ghatkopar on Monday evening.
UN teams dispatch aid as deadly flash floods strike northern Afghanistan
May 13, 2024, at 09:44 pm
UN humanitarian teams scrambled to get lifesaving aid to communities devastated by deadly flash floods in northeastern Afghanistan over the weekend.
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.