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July 30, 2024 3:05 PM

Wayanad Landslides: Death toll rises to 54, rescue operations in full swing

The death toll from the massive landslides triggered by heavy rains in Kerala's Wayanad district has risen to 54, state authorities said on Tuesday. Relief and rescue operations are being carried out on a "war footing." Kerala Forest Minister A.K. S...

July 29, 2024 4:29 PM

US targets nitrous oxide in new phase of climate fight

The Biden administration on Tuesday announced it would seek to curb U.S. emissions of powerful industrial greenhouse gases such as nitrous oxide as it enters a new phase in the national strategy to fight climate change under the Paris agreement. The...

July 26, 2024 3:31 PM

Climate change causing more change in rainfall, fiercer typhoons, scientists say

Climate change is driving changes in rainfall patterns across the world, scientists said in a paper published on Friday, which could also be intensifying typhoons and other tropical storms. Taiwan, the Philippines and then China were lashed by the y...

July 25, 2024 4:58 PM

India intensifying efforts to combat climate change: govt

Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, provided a comprehensive update on India's climate change situation and adaptation efforts in a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. According to the latest ...

July 25, 2024 4:33 PM

Maharashtra: IMD issues alert for heavy rainfall, schools and colleges declare holiday

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for very heavy rainfall in Mumbai, Palghar, Thane, and Sindhudurg until Friday morning. Heavy downpours are also likely over isolated places in Raigad and Ratnagiri, the IMD said. The B...

July 25, 2024 12:29 PM

BASIC bloc slams ‘leadership void’ on climate change, finance

Rich countries have left a "leadership void" in climate politics and must provide trillions of dollars to help developing nations cut their greenhouse gas emissions, the BASIC bloc of Brazil, South Africa, India and China said late on Wednesday....

July 24, 2024 9:15 PM

Iraq resumes rice cultivation after two-year ban with new climate friendly strain

Iraq has resumed rice cultivation after a two-year ban prompted by water scarcity, and is testing out a strain of the grain that consumes less water than traditionally planted versions. Deputy Minister of Agriculture Mahdi Sahar al-Jubouri told Reut...

July 24, 2024 12:52 PM

World breaks hottest day record for second day in a row

Monday, July 22 was again the hottest day on record, according to preliminary data from a European Union monitoring agency, inching past Sunday, July 21 which had just taken the title. The global average surface air temperature rose to 17.15 degrees...

July 24, 2024 12:24 PM

Delhi Traffic Police isues advisory regarding traffic diversions due to heavy rains

The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory on Wednesday regarding heavy traffic at Mahatma Gandhi Marg due to severe waterlogging at the Nigam Bodh Ghat. The advisory issued mentioned the diversion point as Chandgi Ram Akhara. Traffic diversions we...

July 24, 2024 11:20 AM

Heavy Rain In Delhi: Traffic Advisory Issued By Police

Delhi-NCR has been experiencing heavy rain since Wednesday morning, with light showers observed in some areas on Tuesday. The India Meteorological Department forecasts light to moderate rain today and tomorrow, which has also improved air quality. T...

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