Widespread wildfires intensified across Southern Europe, engulfing large forested regions in Greece, Portugal, and Spain, as soaring temperatures and dry winds continue to fuel dangerous fire conditions. Authorities across the region have issued urgent health warnings after dense plumes of smoke spread across populated areas, raising concerns over air quality and public safety. Fire crews...
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that India is working towards ensuring “zero casualty” during heat waves by strengthening preparedness, coordination, and public safety mechanisms across states and districts. The statement comes amid growing concerns over rising temperatures, prolonged heat conditions, and the increasing impact of extreme weather events across the country. Addressing a...
A new scientific study has revealed that the recent acceleration in global warming is being driven primarily by changes in cloud behavior rather than reductions in air pollution, reshaping current understanding of how the planet is heating up. The research finds that Earth is absorbing more solar energy than it releases back into space, a...
The Ganga, India’s most sacred and vital river, is facing its worst drought in more than 1,300 years, according to a new scientific study. Experts have warned that the river is drying faster than ever before, raising serious concerns for millions who depend on it. Study Findings Researchers from IIT Gandhinagar and the University of...
Torrential downpours and an unexpected cloudburst in the Uttarkashi district have caused significant destruction, nearly obliterating half of Dharali village, halting the Kedarnath Yatra, and compelling schools in several districts of Uttarakhand to close on Wednesday, August 6. In the midst of the devastation, the ancient Kalp Kedar temple, constructed in the traditional Kature style...