Month: June 2025

In September 2023, seismic stations worldwide picked up an unusual, rhythmic pulse repeating every 92 seconds a signal that persisted for nine straight days and mysteriously reappeared after a month. Too faint for humans to feel, but strong enough to register from Alaska to Australia, this baffling global signal left scientists searching for answers. Their investigation led to Dickson Fjord in East Greenland a narrow, steep-sided inlet flanked by 3,000-foot cliffs. Satellite imagery later revealed a fresh scar where a massive chunk of mountain had collapsed into the water on September 16, 2023. The landslide, involving over 25 million cubic yards of rock and ice — equivalent to 10,000 Olympic swimming pools — triggered a colossal mega tsunami. Waves as high as 650 feet surged down the fj...

As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi-NCR and several northwestern states are set to endure blistering heat until at least Wednesday, June 11. The heatwave will grip regions including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad, and Madhya Pradesh. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are expected to remain unaffected for now. Rajasthan is likely to face the brunt of the heat, with IMD warning of severe heatwave conditions in some parts on Monday, June 9. Delhi-NCR will continue to witness a clear sky and harsh heat, with maximum temperatures ranging between 41°C and 43°C and minimums hovering around 27°C to 29°C. Hot and dusty winds from the northwest at speeds of up to 30 kmph will further aggravate the disc...

In a stark warning about the accelerating impacts of climate change, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has declared 2024 the hottest year ever recorded in the South-West Pacific region. Released on June 5, 2025, the State of the Climate in the South-West Pacific 2024 report paints a harrowing picture of widespread heat, destructive cyclones, marine heatwaves, and rising sea levels signaling urgent risks to ecosystems, economies, and communities across 21 nations. According to the WMO, the region which includes Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and numerous Pacific island nations saw land and ocean temperatures exceed all previous records, even surpassing the blistering heat of 2023. This record warmth was driven significantly by the 2023/24 El Niño event, who...

A strong earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck northern Chile on Friday, causing brief but widespread disruptions across several communities. The tremor, which occurred at 1:15 pm local time, was centered near the Atacama Desert coast at a depth of 76 kilometers, according to data from the US Geological Survey. Though powerful, the quake resulted in no reported casualties, offering a measure of relief to residents and emergency responders. Initial impacts included minor structural damage to buildings and widespread power outages that left more than 20,000 people without electricity. Utility teams have since begun restoration efforts in affected areas. Small landslides were also triggered in hilly regions, but authorities report that none posed serious threats to communiti...

China has reinforced its commitment to marine disaster preparedness and ocean science with the launch of two major initiatives: the South China Sea Tsunami Advisory Centre and a deep-sea test facility. Announced in conjunction with World Ocean Day, these developments signal the country's growing focus on ocean safety, scientific advancement, and international collaboration in marine research. The newly established tsunami advisory centre, located in Sanya, Hainan province, is designed to enhance early warning systems for marine disasters across the South China Sea. The region, known for its seismic activity and vulnerability to tsunamis, is home to multiple island nations and busy maritime routes, making real-time hazard monitoring and communication critical. Operated jointly by China’s...

Arunachal Pradesh is reeling from the devastating aftermath of relentless monsoon rains that have triggered deadly floods and landslides across the northeastern state. Although water levels in most rivers began receding on Saturday, the scale of destruction left behind has disrupted lives and crippled essential infrastructure, leaving over 33,000 residents in distress across 24 districts. State authorities have confirmed the loss of at least 12 lives due to rain-induced accidents, with one person still missing. These incidents include fatal landslides, house collapses, and road accidents, which have emerged as the grim face of a monsoon season that has turned into a humanitarian crisis. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre, more than 33,200 people across 215 villages hav...

A large forest fire swept through Arunachal Pradesh's Nadipar region near Dirang in West Kameng district on April 24, 2025, raising alarms over the growing vulnerability of the region’s fragile ecosystems. Strong winds fueled the blaze, which scorched several acres of forest land, though no human casualties or property losses were reported. Satellite monitoring by Suhora Technologies, using daily PlanetScope imagery and machine learning, revealed that 1.09 square kilometers of forest cover were lost in the incident. As of April 26, 0.03 square kilometers remained under active fire. Such real-time data is proving vital in detecting and managing forest fires in remote northeastern regions where ground alerts are often delayed. Krishanu Acharya, CEO of Suhora Technologies, highlighted t...

A groundbreaking new study has revealed that the Antarctic Ice Sheet Earth’s largest contributor to potential sea-level rise may be dangerously close to an irreversible tipping point, beyond which melting will continue even if global temperatures are stabilised or reduced. Scientists from Norway’s NORCE Research, the UK’s Northumbria University, and Germany’s Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) have confirmed that the ice sheet is showing signs of “hysteresis” a phenomenon where a system continues on its path regardless of changes to the initial conditions. In this case, it means that the melting of Antarctica’s vast ice reserves could continue even without additional global warming. Using sophisticated computer simulations known as Parallel Ice Sheet Model (PISM), th...

A powerful earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale rattled central Colombia on Sunday morning, sending thousands of residents in the capital Bogota rushing into the streets in fear. The quake struck at 8:08 am local time, with its epicenter located near Paratebueno, about 170 kilometers east of Bogota, at a shallow depth of nine kilometers, according to the United States Geological Survey. In the town of Paratebueno, close to the quake's origin, buildings suffered partial collapses, including a whitewashed church with a severely damaged wall. Local residents sifted through debris from several zinc-roofed structures that had caved in. While no serious injuries were reported, minor structural damage is being assessed in several neighboring villages. The tremor was strongly fe...