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Apr12025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Landslide Near Manikaran Sahib Kills Six, Rescue Ops Underway

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A deadly landslide struck Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday, killing six people and injuring three after a tree collapsed on multiple vehicles near Gurudwara Manikaran Sahib. Among the victims were a tourist from Bangalore and two locals. Triggered by a storm, the tree was uprooted from a mountain slope, crushing vehicles and small roadside stalls. Rescue teams, police, and medical staff rushed to the site, transporting the injured to a nearby hospital. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed condolences and directed officials to provide immediate relief to victims' families. Eyewitnesses reported delays in assistance, with videos of the disaster circulating widely on social media. Rescue efforts are still ongoing, and officials are monitoring the situation as further...

Apr12025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Myanmar Earthquake Kills 1,600, China Sends Aid and Relief Teams

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A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar, leaving over 1,600 people dead and injuring 14 Chinese nationals, according to reports from Chinese authorities. The quake, which hit near Mandalay, also caused strong tremors across the China-Myanmar border, forcing residents in Yunnan Province to evacuate their homes. In response, China has pledged 100 million yuan (USD 13.9 million) in humanitarian aid and dispatched relief teams to assist in rescue efforts. A chartered flight from Kunming has already delivered 7.3 tonnes of emergency supplies to the affected areas. The tremors were widely felt in Yunnan, including Kunming, Xishuangbanna, Baoshan, Dehong, and Pu'er, leading many to seek safety outdoors. Two injuries have been reported in the province, though no fatalities have be...

Apr12025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

India Gears Up for Deadly Summer IMD Warns of More Heatwave Days

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India is bracing for an intensely hot summer from April to June, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting above-normal temperatures across most regions. Central, eastern, and northwestern states are expected to endure more heatwave days than usual, raising concerns about increased electricity demand and health risks. According to IMD Director General Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, while El Niño conditions have been ruled out, the seasonal outlook suggests higher-than-average temperatures across the country. The most affected states include Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Despite sporadic rainfall in March,...

Apr12025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Jammu & Kashmir Water at Risk Untreated Waste Flows Into Jhelum Raising Alarm

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The Jammu and Kashmir government has admitted that untreated wastewater from Anantnag, Bijbehara and Mattan is being discharged into local nallahs (streams) which ultimately feed into the Jhelum River the Valley’s primary source of drinking water. The disclosure, made in a written response by the Housing and Urban Development Department on March 11, 2025, has sparked outrage among lawmakers and environmental activists. The revelation came after MLA Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri questioned the state of drainage infrastructure in the Legislative Assembly. The government acknowledged that while sewage from households is treated at sewage treatment plants (STPs) where available, much of the refuse is released directly into local streams. Veeri slammed the administration’s response, calling it ...

Apr12025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Are the World’s Water Towers Running Dry? UN Report Warns of Glacier Crisis

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Half of the world’s population faces severe water scarcity for part of the year, and the situation is worsening as mountains and glaciers the planet’s natural water towers are melting rapidly, according to the United Nations World Water Development Report 2025. The report highlights that glacier retreat is threatening freshwater supplies for over two billion people worldwide. The crisis is further compounded by the fact that 3.5 billion people lack access to safely managed sanitation, creating a severe water security challenge. With 2025 designated as the "International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation", the UN is emphasizing the urgent need for global action to protect these critical freshwater reserves. Scientists warn that unchecked global warming could accelerate glacier loss, wors...

Mar312025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

IMD Warns of Intense Summer Twice the Usual Heatwave Days in Northwest India

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that northwestern India will experience an exceptionally hot summer in 2025, with the number of heatwave days expected to double compared to the seasonal average. Typically, the region endures five to six heatwave days per summer, but this year, forecasts predict 10 to 12. "We are expecting slightly above-normal heatwave conditions, especially over West and Central India," said IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy. "While this is a seasonal outlook, it does not mean every day will be extremely hot." Will 2025 Set New Heat Records? While the IMD has not confirmed whether 2025 will surpass 2024’s record-breaking 554 heatwave days, the Seasonal Heat Outlook (March-May 2025) indicates that most of India will experience above-norm...

Mar312025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Africa Vanishing Glaciers Threaten Water Security, Urgent Action Needed

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As the world marks World Water Day 2025 on March 22 under the theme Glacier Preservation, attention turns to the fragile ice formations that sustain millions. Glaciers, often called the "water towers of the world," feed rivers, support ecosystems, and provide essential water for agriculture and livelihoods. However, climate change is accelerating their disappearance, posing a severe threat to global water security. Though Africa is not typically associated with glaciers, it is home to iconic ice caps atop Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), Mount Kenya (Kenya), and the Rwenzori Mountains (Uganda-DR Congo border). These glaciers, once stable reservoirs of freshwater, are melting at alarming rates. Research by Anne Hinzmann and her team at Friedrich-Alexander University, Germany, shows that ...

Mar312025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate-Driven Disasters Surge in US Urgent Action Needed

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A new analysis of 30 years of FEMA disaster data reveals a sharp rise in climate-related disasters across the United States. The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED), in collaboration with CNN, found that 2024 saw 90 major disaster declarations, nearly double the 30-year average of 55 per year. This means the country faced a new major disaster every four days on average. By cross-referencing FEMA data with census records, researchers estimate that 137 million people 41% of the U.S. population were affected by a major disaster or emergency declaration in 2024. These disasters, including tornadoes, wildfires, tropical storms, and floods, highlight the increasing toll of climate change on American communities. "Millions of Americans are being affected by climat...

Mar312025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Extreme Heat Threatens Child Growth in Bangladesh, Study Warns

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The first 1,000 days of life play a crucial role in shaping a child’s future. But what happens when those days are spent in extreme heat? A new study, Extreme Heat Exposure in the First 1000 Days: Implications for Childhood Stunting in Bangladesh, has found a direct link between rising temperatures and childhood stunting. Despite Bangladesh’s significant progress in reducing stunting from 42% in 2012 to 28% in 2019 climate change now poses a serious threat to these gains. Extreme heat, defined as temperatures exceeding historical norms, disrupts critical biological processes. A mere 1% increase in extreme heat days raises the likelihood of stunting by 56%. Exposure after birth has an even stronger impact 67% compared to 28% for in-utero exposure. Babies born to mothers facing high...

Mar312025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Bangkok Skyscraper Collapses After Myanmar Earthquake Rescue Operations Underway

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A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on Friday triggered a devastating collapse of a 33-storey high-rise under construction in Bangkok over 1,000 km from the epicenter. The incident has raised serious concerns about building safety, with experts questioning the structural integrity of the skyscraper. Rescuers are racing against time to locate and extract those trapped beneath the rubble. So far eight bodies have been recovered, while thermal imaging drones have detected at least 15 people who may still be alive. Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered a rapid inquiry into why the high-rise crumbled while other buildings withstood the tremors. The structure was being built as the new headquarters of Thailand’s State Audit Office (SAO), a pro...