Annual climate summary 2023
The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological
Monsoons
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Sea level rises in Kattem Baina, threatens housesSea level rise threatens houses marked for demolition Nature unleashes fury at Kattem Baina beach
Vasco: The sea level at Kattem Baina beach has yet again come up, threatening the safety of the houses and people staying there. Structures like toilets and store rooms which are behind houses have already
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Farmers get Rs 928 crore towards damaged crop; Rs 1,600 crore more shortly
CHENNAI: In what could bring cheer to the farming community confronted with the challenges of a water crisis drought and poor groundwater table, the Tamil Nadu government has persuaded three insurance
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Twin studies forecast deadlier and more sweeping heatwaves in India and world
Tiny temperature rise can make mass deaths twice as likely; unchecked emissions can expose 3/4ths of humanity to deadly heatwaves. The heatwaves that preceded the ongoing monsoon, with Odisha in particular
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Flash floods kill four in Assam
In almost a repeat of last year, the tributaries of the Brahmaputra have started rising with the advent of south west monsoon. Four persons have been reported dead in flash floods.
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River plastic emissions to the world’s oceans
<p>Plastics in the marine environment have become a major concern because of their persistence at sea, and adverse consequences to marine life and potentially human health. Implementing mitigation strategies
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Complete cleaning of Kanh and Saraswati rivers before monsoon, NGT tells IMC
NDORE: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday directed the IMC to complete cleaning of Kanh and Saraswati rivers before the onset of monsoon by increasing the resources being used as needed. The
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Human-induced changes in the distribution of rainfall
<p>A likely consequence of global warming will be the redistribution of Earth’s rain belts, affecting water availability for many of Earth’s inhabitants. We consider three ways in which planetary
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Panel trying to ‘mislead’ NGT over damage: AoL
The case relates to the AoL holding a cultural extravaganza called the World Culture Festival from March 11-13 last year. New Delhi: The Art of Living (AoL) on Monday challenged the report on the damage
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River walk’ scripts a new conservation paradigm for State
An enthusiastic crowd of Ministers, villagers and environmentalists join the cause of the once vibrant Varattar river Braving the steady rain they came out in hordes to support the noble cause for giving
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Dengue outbreak: Special council today
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The city corporation will hold a special council on Monday following a demand raised by BJP in the wake of ruling council's failure in preventing dengue outbreak in the city. The