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May52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

IMD Warns of Heat, Storms & Rain Across States from May 3–9

Hot & Humid Spell Over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted intense hot and humid conditions over Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal on May 3, 2025. With temperature and moisture levels set to rise, residents are advised to stay indoors during peak hours and hydrate frequently to avoid heat-related illnesses. Southern India Braces for Thunderstorms, Rain & Hail South Peninsular India will see widespread weather activity over the next seven days. Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds (30–40 km/h, gusting to 50 km/h) is expected over Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Rayalaseema, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Mahe, and Yanam. Isolated hailstorms are also likely ...

May52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

IIT Roorkee Designs India’s First Personalised Heat Risk Alert System

Breaking News, Learning & Developments

In a significant step toward combating the rising health threats of extreme heat, Indian scientists at IIT Roorkee have developed a personalised early warning system (EWS) that forecasts individual heat stress risks every five days, blending weather data with personal health, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Unlike existing heatwave alerts that issue blanket warnings, this prototype assigns customised risk scores green (low), yellow (medium), and red (high) based on inputs like age, BMI, income, pre-existing health conditions, occupation, sleep habits, access to cooling, and transport options. Developed by researcher Kshitij Kacker and guided by faculty Mahua Mukherjee and Piyush Srivastava, the model currently operates in Delhi but is designed to be scaled nationally through a...

May52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

20 Missing After Boats Capsize in China’s Wu River During Sudden Storm

Breaking News, Climate Actions

A sudden and violent storm capsized two boats on the Wu River in China’s southwestern Guizhou province on Sunday, leaving 20 people missing and prompting a large-scale rescue operation. Around 70 people were aboard the vessels when the storm, bringing heavy rain, hail, and strong winds, struck without warning. Rescue teams managed to save 50 people by Sunday evening, according to sources. The search for the missing continues in the Qianxi area, where emergency workers are battling misty conditions and turbulent waters. Footage shared by state media shows a dramatic moment where a rescuer is seen performing CPR on a rescued individual aboard a boat. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the missing individuals were wearing life jackets or the nature of the boat trip. The W...

May52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Delhi Hit by Record May Rain, BJP Vows to End Monsoon Waterlogging

Breaking News, Climate Actions

Following one of the heaviest May downpours in over a century, Delhi Minister Ashish Sood assured citizens that the BJP government is taking decisive steps to address chronic waterlogging issues ahead of the monsoon season. The city received 78mm of rainfall by Friday morning, making it the second-highest May rainfall since 1901, as per the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The IMD attributed the intense rain to moisture and wind convergence from both the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal, intensified by the lingering impact of Cyclone Tauktae. The sudden deluge triggered major disruptions, with severe waterlogging and traffic snarls reported across key areas like Gurgaon, Minto Road, and Delhi Airport. Addressing the situation, Minister Sood emphasized ongoing government effort...

May42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Reshapes Farming in Uttarakhand: Pulses & Spices Replace Traditional Crops

Breaking News, Climate Actions

In the hill state of Uttarakhand climate change is driving a major transformation in agriculture. Once dominated by water-intensive crops like wheat, paddy, and potatoes, the state's farmlands are now tilting towards climate-resilient pulses and spices as extreme weather patterns worsen year after year. A new report titled Water and Heat Stress in the Hills paints a grim picture: over the past decade, Uttarakhand has lost 27.2% of its cultivated land and suffered a 15.2% decline in total agricultural yield. The hardest-hit are food grains and oilseeds, with wheat and paddy cultivation seeing a marked decline. Meanwhile, pulses and spices are emerging as the unexpected winners of this climate-induced shift. The Rise of Resilient Crops As rainfall becomes erratic and winters turn drier,...

May42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Mangroves vs. Storms: New ‘HU Method’ Offers Simple Way to Predict Coastal Protection

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Learning & Developments

Imagine a natural wall rooted, green, and alive that stands firm when violent storms lash our shores. That’s the quiet power of mangroves and forested wetlands. Long praised for their ability to reduce flood risk, these natural guardians now have a new spotlight moment. A recent international study led by researchers from Sun Yat-Sen University in China and the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) reveals a groundbreaking yet simple way to measure just how well these ecosystems shield coastlines during extreme weather events. Nature’s Armor, Measured Simply Until now, predicting the strength of mangroves during intense storms was a complex task. Models that attempted to calculate how much these forests could reduce wave heights were often too intricate or data-heavy fo...

May32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Study Warns Climate Crisis Could Worsen Global Antibiotic Resistance, Poorer Nations Most at Risk

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A landmark forecasting study by Chinese researchers has revealed a troubling connection between climate change and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), predicting that global AMR levels could rise significantly by 2050 if fossil fuel-heavy development continues. Published today in Nature Medicine, the study projects a 2.4% global increase in AMR under high-emission climate scenarios with low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) facing the brunt of the impact. But the study also offers a silver lining. If LMICs improve healthcare access, sanitation, and immunization, global AMR levels could fall by over 5%, more than double the projected impact of halving antibiotic use alone. Socioeconomic and Climate Pressures Driving AMR The research team, led by Peking Universi...

May32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Thunderstorm Uproots Tree, Crushes Cars in Shimla, Triggers Safety Fears Amid Weather Alert

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A fierce thunderstorm struck Shimla on Thursday afternoon, bringing down a massive tree that crashed onto three vehicles and blocked part of National Highway-5 near the Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation office in the Tutikandi area. The sudden incident caused significant damage, traffic delays, and renewed public concern about the safety of trees in storm-prone zones. Two of the vehicles, both owned by the power corporation one by a junior engineer and another by a staff member were severely damaged. A third, a taxi, suffered partial destruction. “Three vehicles were damaged when the tree fell near our office. The storm and rain were likely the cause,” said Harmanjeet Singh, an official from the Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation. For Parasram Thakur, a loc...

May32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Toll in India: Heat & Cold Extremes Kill 35,000 in Two Decades from heatstroke

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As India faces a future of increasing climate extremes, new research reveals a stark toll already being paid. A study published in the journal Temperature has found that nearly 35,000 people died from extreme heat and cold between 2001 and 2019, with heatstroke emerging as the deadlier threat and men, particularly working-age men, disproportionately affected. The study, led by Pradeep Guin of OP Jindal Global University (JGU), analysed temperature data from the India Meteorological Department and mortality records from the National Crime Records Bureau. The researchers found 19,693 deaths due to heatstroke and 15,197 from cold exposure over the two-decade period, with a clear increase in deaths over time. The year 2015 stood out as the deadliest year, recording 1,907 heat-related and 1,...

May32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India’s Cooling Paradox: Toxic Air Slows Warming but Fuels a Public Health Crisis

Breaking News, Environment, Fact Check, Thoughts & Talks

India has warmed at a slower rate than other parts of the Northern Hemisphere over the past several decades. While this might seem like good news amid the global climate crisis, scientists warn it's not a reason for comfort. The culprit behind this phenomenon is a thick blanket of aerosols tiny particles suspended in the air from industrial emissions, fossil fuel combustion, and crop burning. These aerosols reflect sunlight and create a temporary cooling effect, but they are also responsible for dangerous levels of air pollution, resulting in millions of deaths annually. The country now faces a dangerous trade-off between curbing toxic pollution and accelerating climate warming, with serious implications for public health, environmental sustainability, and economic development. A Climate ...