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May142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Swiss Glaciers Face Another Tough Year as Winter Snow Cover Drops 13% Below Average

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Despite heavy snowfall in 2024, new report warns of accelerating glacier melt and rising sea-level threats due to global warming and snow deficits Switzerland glaciers are once again bracing for a tough summer as a new report reveals that winter snow cover was 13% lower than the 2010–2020 average a worrying sign of their deepening vulnerability to climate change. The finding comes from Glacier Monitoring Switzerland (Glamos), whose latest assessment shows that the glaciers continue to suffer rapid losses even in years with significant snowfall. According to Glamos data Swiss glaciers lost 10% of their total ice volume in just two years 2022 and 2023 marking the steepest decline since records began. The current snow deficit though less severe than the two previous dry winters stil...

May142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Africa on Climate Frontline: Rising Heat, Floods, and Droughts Worsen Crisis, Threaten Development

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WMO's 2024 climate report warns of worsening weather extremes, mounting socio-economic toll, and urgent need for digital adaptation and resilience planning across Africa The climate emergency in Africa has reached a critical tipping point, with cascading disasters impacting lives, livelihoods, and the continent’s development prospects at an alarming pace. The State of the Climate in Africa 2024 report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) paints a grim portrait of a region buckling under the weight of extreme heat, deadly floods, prolonged droughts, and widespread humanitarian upheaval. From failed harvests to paralyzed power grids, and from flooded homes to growing water crises, climate change is no longer a future threat for Africa it is a destructive force in the pres...

May142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Turkmenistan Leads Cryosphere Resilience Efforts with National Climate Workshop in Ashgabat

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Ashgabat hosts critical regional initiative to transform climate strategies into national action as Central Asia responds to escalating cryosphere challenges Ashgabat, the capital of Turkmenistan, became a key hub of regional climate dialogue on May 12–13, 2025, as it hosted a high-level national workshop focused on translating Central Asia’s climate resilience strategies into actionable national plans. This pivotal event is part of a broader international initiative under the Global Environment Facility (GEF), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), dedicated to strengthening cryosphere monitoring and fostering sustainable development across Central Asia. The Ashgabat workshop, the fourth in a se...

May132025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Flood Horror in DR Congo: 100+ Dead as Torrential Rains Ravage South Kivu

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Fizi Territory submerged as deadly floods destroy homes, trigger disease fears amid ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis More than 100 people have been confirmed dead in the Fizi territory of South Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after torrential rains triggered catastrophic floods over the weekend. The relentless downpour began late Friday and continued through Saturday, submerging entire villages and wiping out homes. According to local officials, flash floods devastated the Kasaba locality, destroying at least 150 houses, leaving hundreds homeless and entire families missing. The death toll, still provisional, is expected to rise as rescue operations continue in remote and inaccessible areas. Fears Mount Over Health Crisis Amid Ongoing Rainfall The pro...

May132025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Weather Alert: IMD Warns of Heavy Rainfall in Northeast and Heatwaves in Large Parts of Country

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a nationwide alert as extreme weather patterns continue to grip different regions of the country. While the Northeast braces for intense rainfall, large parts of central, eastern, western, and southern India are expected to experience heatwave conditions through the week. Extremely Heavy Rainfall in Meghalaya on May 13 The IMD has forecast extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over Meghalaya on May 13, 2025. The Northeast will continue to receive fairly widespread to widespread light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph, occasionally gusting up to 50 kmph, over the next five days. Heavy Showers for Sub-Himalayan Regions and Nicobar Islands The eastern Himalayan foothills wi...

May132025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Will Climate Finance Taxonomy Help India Unlock $2.5 Trillion in Green Investment?

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India has taken a major step towards aligning its financial system with climate goals by unveiling a draft Climate Finance Taxonomy on May 7, 2025. This move aims to direct both domestic and foreign investments into truly sustainable activities, improve investor confidence, and reduce the risk of greenwashing. With ambitious climate targets set—achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and ensuring that 50% of electricity comes from non-fossil sources by 2030 India needs to unlock $2.5 trillion in green investment by the end of this decade. The taxonomy is designed to facilitate this capital flow while providing clarity on what constitutes a climate-aligned economic activity. Why a Climate Finance Taxonomy? Despite an increasing number of financial institutions adopting green finance termi...

May132025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Monsoon 2025 Advances Early: IMD Predicts Bay Entry by May 13, Kerala Onset by May 27

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New Delhi, May 13, 2025 — The Southwest Monsoon (SWM) is expected to advance into the South Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands, and parts of the southeast Bay of Bengal by May 13, 2025, according to the latest update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). This signals an early arrival of the monsoon season, ahead of its normal schedule. On May 10, the IMD had forecasted that the monsoon may begin over Kerala by May 27, which is four days earlier than the typical onset date of June 1. Earlier, on April 15, the agency had predicted that the 2025 monsoon season is likely to deliver above-normal to excess rainfall across the country. The expected early movement of the monsoon is being supported by the development of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal. While this system may or ma...

May92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

15,000 Deaths from Wildfire Smoke Linked to Climate Change in U.S. Study Finds

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A landmark study has found that human-caused climate change led to 15,000 additional deaths from wildfire air pollution in the continental United States over a 15-year period ending in 2020. The research, led by Oregon State University and published in Nature Communications Earth & Environment, is the first to quantify how many people have died as a result of climate-driven increases in wildfire-related fine particulate pollution (PM2.5). The study reveals that 2020 alone accounted for over a third of these deaths, during which massive wildfires burned across California, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, and the Pacific Northwest. These fires released vast quantities of fine particulate matter—PM2.5—tiny particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream, causing and worsenin...

May92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Braces for Yet Another Year of Intensifying Heat

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New Delhi, May 9, 2025 India has entered another year marked by extreme heat, with forecasts indicating that large parts of the country will experience above-normal daytime and nighttime temperatures throughout 2025. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), while the upcoming southwest monsoon is expected to be normal, a sharp increase in the number of heatwave days is likely in many regions. The dual impact of extreme daytime heat and unusually warm nights is expected to worsen health risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. With temperatures already climbing, reports of heatwave and warm night conditions have begun to emerge across the country. The situation poses serious challenges to public health, especially for informal workers and outdoor laborers...

May92025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Deep Sea Awakens: Axial Seamount’s Looming Eruption & Its Role in Shaping Ocean Life

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Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano nearly 300 miles off the Oregon coast, is rumbling with seismic activity, hinting at an imminent eruption before the end of 2025. Known for past eruptions in 1998, 2011, and 2015, this deep-sea volcano lies at the intersection of a tectonic plate boundary and a geological hotspot. As magma accumulates beneath the surface, scientists are closely monitoring the site for what could be a spectacular yet safe eruption offering a window into Earth’s inner workings and its influence on ocean ecosystems. What Is Axial Seamount? Axial Seamount also known as Coaxial Seamount or Axial Volcano is a submarine shield volcano located on the Juan de Fuca Ridge in the Pacific Ocean. Situated about 480 kilometers west of Cannon Beach, Oregon, it rises roughly 1,100 me...