As some parts of Odisha experienced light to moderate rain, the IMD said the cyclone ‘Michaung’ over the Bay of Bengal is active and likely to intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm by Monday. As the IMD issued a Yellow Warning (be updated) of 7 cm to 11 cm rainfall on Monday, five southern
The outdoor air pollution from all sources causes 2.18 million deaths in India every year, second only to China. According to a recent study, air pollution is silently claiming over 2 million lives in India every year 5.1 million additional deaths are caused by fossil fuel pollution every year from industry, power generation, and transportation.
In what could be a precursor to a volcanic eruption, Iceland declared a state of emergency on Friday after a series of powerful earthquakes rocked the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula. As a result of the intense earthquakes activity at Sundhnjukagigar, north of Grindavik, the National Police Chief has declared a state of emergency for civil defence
As Delhi and its neighbourhood continue to be engulfed in a thick toxic air haze that damages the respiratory system and cardiovascular system, businesses are employing a variety of measures, including work from home, air purifiers on premises, and doctors on call. Delhi’s Anand Vihar AQI reading was 999 on November 3 night. A reading
On Friday night, a strong 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, killing at least 132 people. There was a 10 km depth to the epicentre of the earthquake in Nepal. Nepal has experienced three strong earthquakes in a month. More than half a million homes were destroyed by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal in 2015.
The AQI was 471 in delhi and it comes in severe condition due to heavy air pollution. The authorities have called an emergency meeting today at 12 pm to discuss further measures. As the AQI neared 500 in several other parts of the city, Delhi authorities announced on Thursday that all government and private primary
The Supreme Court has asked Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to submit affidavits on air pollution control. A three-judge bench led by Justice SK Kaul ordered Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to submit their affidavits by Tuesday. According to the bench, crop burning is one of the main causes of Delhi’s
You must have heard about the Amazon Rainforest and you also know that this forest has the world’s longest river which names the Amazon River. And, You must be surprised to know that there is no bridge on this river till now. Now the question is, why there is no bridge over the Amazon river?
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the issue of environmental pollution has taken center stage, with devastating consequences for both the planet and its inhabitants. One of the most alarming manifestations of this crisis is the prevalence of polluted cities around the globe. The World Health Organization estimates that approximately 91% of the world’s population resides
In Himachal Pradesh, 21 people were killed in rain-related incidents, while heavy downpours in Uttarakhand led to landslides and swelling of the river Beas. A total of 21 people have died in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh landslides, according to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. An official said a cloudburst hit Jadon village late on
