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February 26, 2025 3:52 PM

Tropical cyclone set to make landfall on Australia’s northeast coast

A tropical cyclone off northeast Australia has a high probability of making landfall along a highly populated stretch of the coast, according to forecasts. Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to turn toward Queensland's coast over the weekend, w...

February 25, 2025 8:46 AM

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Bay of Bengal, tremors felt in Kolkata

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal early Tuesday morning, with tremors felt across Kolkata and several regions of West Bengal. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred ...

February 24, 2025 5:21 PM

India’s wind power capacity poised to surge to 63 GW by 2026-27

India’s annual wind power capacity addition is projected to more than double to an average of 7.1 gigawatts (GW) over the next two financial years, compared with 3.4 GW in fiscal year 2023-25. This growth, driven by government measures to accelerat...

February 24, 2025 1:59 PM

Countries make fresh attempt at $200 billion nature finance deal

Countries gather in Rome this week for a second crack at figuring out how to generate $200 billion a year to help preserve the world's biodiversity – and give a shot in the arm to global cooperation as the United States draws back. Moves by Donald...

February 23, 2025 12:59 PM

Countries warn against delaying global climate assessment after US exit

The European Union, Britain and climate-vulnerable developing countries have raised concerns about delays to the next global assessment of climate change, by the U.N.'s climate science panel, after the U.S. administration withdrew from the process. ...

February 22, 2025 10:37 AM

J&K: fresh snowfall transforms Bhalessa, tourist influx surges in Dal Lake

The Gandoh Bhalesa Mountain in Doda has transformed into a winter wonderland after fresh snowfall blanketed the lush green terrain, offering a mesmerizing white landscape. The snow-clad Himalayan peaks and serene surroundings continue to attract tour...

February 21, 2025 4:33 PM

IMD reports rain, snowfall, and hailstorms across multiple states

An active Western Disturbance is expected to bring widespread rainfall and snowfall across several northern states in the coming days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system will impact Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh betwee...

February 21, 2025 4:03 PM

Colombia deforestation rose 35% in 2024, minister says

Deforestation in Colombia rose 35% in 2024 from a 23-year low the previous year, fueled by an uptick in the Amazon region, Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said on Thursday. Deforestation reached 1,070 square kilometers (413 square miles) last ye...

February 20, 2025 9:41 PM

Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupts, triggers aviation warning and safety advisory

Mount Dukono, located in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted on Thursday, prompting the country's Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre to issue an aviation warning. The volcano, situated on Halmahera Island, spewed a column o...

February 20, 2025 4:23 PM

Australia begins euthanising false killer whales after mass stranding

Dozens of false killer whales stranded on a remote beach in the Australian state of Tasmania will be euthanised after bad weather and the isolated location hampered efforts to push them back into the waters, Australian authorities said on Thursday. ...

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