DDIndia Climate Change: Environmental Insights

December 23, 2023 4:45 PM

Fog descends over northern India amid onset of peak winter season.

Fog and cold wave conditions rattled northern India as locals burnt fires and wrapped themselves in layers to keep warm on Saturday (December 23) morning. Temperatures in the Indian capital were as low as six degrees and in the northernmost territor...

December 22, 2023 4:46 PM

India enhances weather forecasting with AI amid rising floods and droughts

India is incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into climate models to enhance weather forecasting in response to the escalating frequency of torrential rains, floods, cyclones, and other disasters. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is in...

December 22, 2023 3:19 PM

Cold grips north India as dense fog adds to winter challenges

A severe cold wave has enveloped the northern regions of India, with minimum temperatures ranging between 4 to 8°C over the past 24 hours. The chilling weather is particularly noticeable across most parts of Punjab, Haryana-Chandigarh-Delhi, and nor...

December 20, 2023 4:04 PM

Heavy rains trigger flooding in Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli; rescue operations in full swing

Tirunelveli district in southern Tamil Nadu is grappling with severe flooding, disrupting daily life and submerging buildings as the Tamraparni River breaches its danger mark due to continuous downpours over the last 48 hours. At Srivaikuntam railwa...

December 19, 2023 2:10 PM

Heavy rainfall in south Tamil Nadu disrupts lives, throws train services into chaos

Torrential rainfall in the southern districts of Tamil Nadu has wreaked havoc on daily life and severely disrupted train services in the state. In a press release, Southern Railways stated that it is diligently working to restore traffic and evacuat...

December 19, 2023 1:58 PM

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav to unveil report proposing green agenda for global economy

Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, is scheduled to release a report on 'A Green and Sustainable Growth Agenda for the Global Economy' on December 19 in New Delhi. The launch event will host eminent personalities,...

December 19, 2023 12:56 PM

‘A difficult time’, says Australia PM as rescue efforts ramp up after Queensland floods

Residents in Australia's northeast on Tuesday (December 19) took stock of flood damages from former Tropical Cyclone Jasper and authorities accelerated efforts to rescue people stranded in remote towns as rivers stayed above dangerous levels. Speaki...

December 18, 2023 5:09 PM

India breaks new ground with inaugural winter expedition to the Arctic

India has launched its inaugural winter expedition to the Arctic, marking a new milestone in the nation's polar exploration efforts. Union Minister of Earth Sciences, Kiren Rijiju, officially inaugurated the expedition on Monday, revealing plans for ...

December 17, 2023 9:16 AM

The UAE Consensus: A Win-Win for All

ABU DHABI: Over 30 years ago, world leaders in Rio de Janeiro sensed the danger facing humanity from the climate crisis. But the sense of danger was not enough at that time, as the Earth Summit, for which they chose an emotional title, was devoid of ...

December 16, 2023 9:34 AM

COP28 unveils unprecedented global climate accord: A comprehensive overview

The culmination of COP28 in Dubai stands as a historic milestone, propelling the world into a new era of climate action.The culmination of COP28 resulted in a landmark text known as The UAE Consensus, agreed upon by 198 Parties. This comprehensive ag...

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