Environment Archives - Page 5 of 99

Environment

July 1, 2025 1:59 PM

Rajasthan records 128% excess rainfall than normal in June

Rajasthan has recorded 128 per cent more rainfall than normal during June in the ongoing monsoon season, the weather department officials said on Tuesday. According to the Meteorological Department, heavy showers have filled ponds and dams across th...

June 30, 2025 6:04 PM

Union Minister Jitendra Singh, Puducherry LG discuss coastal strategy, Deep Ocean Mission

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan met on Monday to deliberate on a comprehensive coastal action plan, exploring the Union Territory’s role in India’s ambitious Deep Ocean Mission. The discussion...

June 30, 2025 4:34 PM

Wildfires burn in Turkey and France as early heatwave hits

Firefighters battled wildfires in Turkey and France on Monday as an early heatwave hit the region. In Turkey, the wildfires raged for a second day in the western province of Izmir, fanned by strong winds, Forestry Minister Ibrahim Yumakli said, forc...

June 30, 2025 3:53 PM

Govt drafts emission targets for over 460 industries under carbon market plan

The Ministry of Environment has issued a draft notification proposing legally binding greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets for over 460 industrial units as part of India's first compliance-based carbon market. The move, aimed at curbing industrial ...

June 29, 2025 4:42 PM

Monsoon reaches Delhi, covers entire country 9 days ahead of schedule: IMD

The Southwest Monsoon has covered the entire country on Sunday, June 29 - nine days ahead of its normal schedule of July 8, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). With its further advance into the remaining parts of Rajasthan, West U...

June 29, 2025 4:06 PM

PM Modi hails grassroots green initiatives, calls ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ movement for future generations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the growing environmental consciousness across the country, highlighting individual and community-led efforts to protect nature and promote sustainability. Speaking in the 123rd episode of his monthly r...

June 29, 2025 9:50 AM

EU plans to add carbon credits to new climate goal, document shows

The European Commission is set to propose counting carbon credits bought from other countries towards the European Union's 2040 climate target, a Commission document seen by Reuters showed. The Commission is due to propose a legally binding EU clima...

June 28, 2025 12:18 PM

Yellow alert for two days in Delhi-NCR, rain likely to bring relief from heat

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and the adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) for the next two days, forecasting light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning. According to the ...

June 27, 2025 5:01 PM

Cloudy skies, no rain: Monsoon keeps Delhi waiting; heavy rain forecast for northwest and central India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that conditions are becoming favourable for the further advance of the Southwest Monsoon over the remaining parts of the country within the next two to three days. This development is expected to...

June 27, 2025 2:57 PM

Monsoon alert: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Saurashtra, Kutch region

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that conditions are becoming favourable for the further advance of the Southwest Monsoon over the remaining parts of the country within the next two to three days. The monsoon, which has alread...

DD India