Western Ghats Archives

December 30, 2025 9:10 AM

IMD predicts rain in Tamil Nadu’s Western Ghats; fog likely in some areas

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate rainfall at isolated places across the Western Ghats and parts of southern Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, under the influence of multiple atmospheric systems prevailing over the region....

March 21, 2025 2:05 PM

India’s Sacred Forests: Where Faith Fuels Conservation

The world unites on Friday to celebrate the International Day of Forests, a day dedicated to recognizing the vital role forests play in sustaining life on Earth. Forests are among the planet’s richest ecosystems, intricately linked to human civiliz...

July 3, 2024 7:04 PM

New study links CO2 increase to rainfall changes, impacts on biodiversity hotspots

A new study has revealed that rising greenhouse gas levels could significantly alter rainfall patterns in equatorial regions, potentially transforming India's biodiversity hotspots. The research, conducted by scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institu...

June 20, 2024 5:15 PM

New freshwater diatom genus discovered from the Eastern and Western Ghats

Researchers from the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in Pune have discovered a new genus of diatoms in the unpolluted waters of the Eastern Ghats mountain range. Diatoms are microscopic algae that play a crucial role in our everyday lives, produci...

December 8, 2023 9:58 AM

Centre says committed to protecting Western Ghats, India’s ecological jewel

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted the critical role played by the Western Ghats in India's ecological balance during a session in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, saying that the government is committed to the conservation of this vi...