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March 2, 2025 6:11 PM

Four dead after cyclone Garance hits French island of La Reunion

At least four people died after cyclone Garance struck the French overseas territory of La Reunion on Friday, bringing wind speeds of up to 155 kph (96 mph), local authorities said on Saturday. "Garance has been downgraded to a strong tropical storm...

March 1, 2025 3:35 PM

Dhaka tops list of most polluted cities in the world today

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, recorded the worst air quality in the world on Saturday morning. According to the Air Quality and Pollution City Ranking, the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 304, classified as 'hazardous.' An AQI...

February 28, 2025 8:22 PM

Uttarakhand Avalanche: 32 workers rescued in Chamoli, rescue efforts continue

A total of 32 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) workers have been rescued after being trapped under snow following an avalanche near Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, officials confirmed late Friday. Chamoli District Magistrate Sandeep...

February 28, 2025 2:59 PM

Cyclone Garance hits French island of La Reunion, blowing away roofs

Cyclone Garance slammed into the French overseas territory of La Reunion with top wind speeds of 155 kph (96 mph) on Friday, blowing away roofs and cutting power and access to drinking water for many residents. The island's prefect, Patrice Latron, ...

February 28, 2025 9:39 AM

6.1 magnitude earthquake hits Nepal; tremors felt in India

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal in the early hours of Friday, sending tremors across Bihar, Siliguri, and other neighboring regions in India, shaking homes and waking residents. The National Earthquake Monitoring and Research Centre confirme...

February 27, 2025 1:42 PM

South Africa’s G20 presidency to prioritise climate finance

South Africa's G20 presidency this year will prioritise efforts to help developing countries finance their shift to a low-carbon economy, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, even as the United States radically scales back its support. President Donald T...

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...

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