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Strong El Niño may shape India’s coming seasons, warmer Indian Ocean could amplify extremes: Scientists

India's monsoon rainfall ends 13% below normal, fourth-lowest since 2001

India recorded 87.4 percent of its long period average rainfall during this year's southwest monsoon. The country received 759.4 mm of rain, which is 13 percent below normal. El Niño significantly…

City’s built-up area rises 64%, water bodies shrink 77% in a decade

Flood Vulnerability Not Uniform, Recussing Hotspots Concentrated Around Major Transport Corridors, Older Settlements, Low-Lying Areas

Weather tomorrow: IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning in 23 states; winds up to 50 kmph likely

Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is expected across multiple states, including Uttarakhand and Delhi-NCR, on September 27. Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh will also experience adverse…

Weather tomorrow: IMD predicts heavy rain, thunderstorms across north India

North and central India will experience widespread rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning starting from September 25. Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are expected to receive heavy to extremely…

Southern India drying fastest, most persistent drought hotspots along eastern coast: Study

A recent study reveals southern India is drying fastest, with persistent drought hotspots along its eastern coast. The northwest has become India's heat epicentre, showing strong trends in…

Meet Tilcayo: Tiny wild cat discovered in Bolivia's forests after more than a century

Scientists have identified a new wild cat species in Bolivia's cloud forests. This small, slender cat is known locally as Tilcayo and has been formally named. Genetic analysis revealed it is…

El Niño arrived early. Why its impact was felt from India to the Panama Canal

El Niño's early onset has triggered a cascade of atypical weather events worldwide. India faced not only monsoon challenges but also significant shifts in policy due to insufficient rainfall.…

Google unveils five new sustainability initiatives in India

Google's Solar API has expanded its reach to encompass over 300 million rooftops across India, streamlining solar assessment processes. Additionally, the tech giant is pouring resources into a…

Climate change puts European Alps under threat of glacial retreat and rock fall

Alpine glaciers are shrinking rapidly, driven by escalating temperatures. The thawing of permafrost is leading to unstable cliffs, resulting in increased rockfalls. This year, the Mont Blanc massif…

Warming peatlands can turn them from carbon sinks to leaks

Peatlands, which store significant global soil carbon, are now releasing it. Warming temperatures cause these ecosystems to shift from carbon accumulators to emitters. This transition occurs…

Bhotekoshi flood 'serious signal' of rising climate risks, says Nepal PM Shah urging global action

Tropical Storm Karina strengthens into a hurricane in the Pacific

Tropical Storm Karina strengthened into a hurricane in the Pacific Ocean. The storm's center was far out at sea and not threatening any land. Karina had maximum sustained winds of 80 miles per hour,…

61% of children in India exposed to one more month of heat stress due to climate change

New research reveals 61 percent of Indian children face extra heat stress annually. Climate change has doubled young children's exposure to dangerous heat levels. This exposure outpaces all other age…

France heatwave: 10 Nile crocodiles hatch on their own for the first time

Before and after: Satellite images show how Nepal’s green mountainside turned into debris field

COP17: New global architecture for drought resilience launched at UNCCD meet

The UNCCD has launched a Drought Resilience Index and Investment Facility. This initiative aims to strengthen global drought resilience by 2050. New AI tools will help countries assess and manage…

Texas wildfire jumps creeks and rivers as powerful winds drive rapid spread

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Taiwan braces for Typhoon Saudel as torrential rains lash southern regions

As Typhoon Saudel nears Taiwan, the island braces for torrential rains that will likely exacerbate already severe flooding from a low-pressure system affecting southern areas. With schools and…