State of the Climate in Asia 2024
<p>The World Meteorological Organization’s State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report warns that the region is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, driving more extreme weather and posing
Floods
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal dumping of muck during the construction of Polavaram project, Andhra Pradesh, 27/09/2019
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Dr. Pentapati Pulla Rao Vs Union of India & Others dated 27/09/2019 regarding remedial action for protection of environment during the course
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Order of the Supreme Court of India regarding problem of flood in the Ghaggar basin, 23/09/2019
<p>Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of Nagar Panchayat Moonak & Others Vs State of Punjab & Others dated 23/09/2019 regarding the problem of flood in the Ghaggar basin. The Central
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding illegal encroachment of three ponds, village Sadullapur, Meerut District, 16/09/2019
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Amarpal Singh Vs State of Uttar Pradesh dated 16/09/2019 regarding illegal encroachment of three ponds in village Sadullapur/Chandpura Pargana-Sarava,
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding leakage from the power plant channel of Srinagar Hydroelectric Project, Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, 06/09/2019
<p>Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Uttam Singh Bhandari Vs State of Uttarakhand & Others dated 06/09/2019 regarding leakage from the power plant channel of Srinagar Hydroelectric
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Wading out the storm: the role of poverty in exposure, vulnerability and resilience to floods in Dar Es Salaam
Dar es Salaam is frequently affected by severe flooding causing destruction and impeding daily life of its 4.5 million inhabitants. The focus of this paper is on the role of poverty in the impact of floods
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Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding sand mining on the banks of river Saryu, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, 24/07/2019
<p>Sand mining on the banks of river Saryu, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh has resulted in diversion of the course of the river. Flooding, crops being affected and environmental degradation were some of the effects
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Solar panel vendors cash in on power demand during Assam floods
Some traders in areas that usually escape inundation invested in solar gadgets before the arrival of the monsoon in June The sun has created a flood of business opportunities in the monsoon-mauled Assam.
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Assam: Floodwater enters Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, animals take refuge in highlands
A total of 57 animals were rescued out of which four died on arrival at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC). Morigaon: A large section of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary here
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Flood toll in Assam reaches 62, over 44 lakh affected
The flood waters showed a receding trend in Assam, however, the toll rose to 62 on Sunday. Northeast India and Bihar continued to battle flood fury on Saturday as the death toll due to rain-related
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Climate change stripping Ladakh of its very identity
Traditionally, houses in Ladakh have had a wooden roof, built to withstand heavy snowfall. However, the receding glacial snow, unusually heavy rainfall, floods and changing weather patterns have significantly