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Mar292025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Haryana Steps Up Pollution Fight Plans Long-Term Clean Air Project

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Chandigarh, March 29, 2025 – Haryana is tightening its grip on air pollution with a series of strict regulatory actions including industrial closures, heavy fines, and pollution-control initiatives. Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh, addressing the State Assembly emphasized the government's focus on air quality improvement through inspections, penalties, and awareness campaigns. 480 Industries Shut, ₹35 Crore in Fines The Haryana State Pollution Control Board has been actively inspecting industries, leading to the closure of 480 non-compliant units and the imposition of environmental fines worth ₹35 crore. While these efforts have led to some improvement in AQI, pollution hotspots like Faridabad and Gurugram continue to experience poor air quality. To combat seasonal pollution...

Mar292025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

J&K Govt Admits Untreated Wastewater Discharged into Streams, Raising Jhelum Contamination Fears

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The Jammu and Kashmir government has acknowledged in the Legislative Assembly that untreated wastewater from Anantnag, Bijbehara, and Mattan is being discharged into nearby streams, raising concerns about pollution in the Jhelum River, Kashmir’s primary source of drinking water. The disclosure came in a written response from the Housing and Urban Development Department, led by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, on March 11, 2025. The response was given to Bashir Ahmad Shah Veeri, an MLA from Srigufwara-Bijbehara, who sought details on drainage networks and sewage treatment facilities in these towns. The government stated that municipal bodies and the Urban Environmental Engineering Department (UEED) constructed drainage networks, which are interconnected where possible. It claimed that wh...

Mar292025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Lakes Across the Globe Losing Oxygen at Unprecedented Rate as Heat Waves and Climate Change Drive Deoxygenation Crisis

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Lakes around the world are rapidly losing oxygen, a trend that scientists warn could have devastating consequences for aquatic life, global food security, and climate stability. A new study published in Science Advances on March 21, 2025, has revealed that deoxygenation in global lakes is occurring at a rate faster than that observed in oceans and rivers. The research led by Yibo Zhan of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, found that 83 percent of the 15,535 lakes studied are experiencing continuous oxygen loss, with the decline driven primarily by rising global temperatures and an increasing frequency of heat waves. The study identified long-term climate warming as the primary driver of oxygen loss, accounting for 55 percent of the depletion in surface waters. As temperatures rise, the...

Mar282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

IMD Issues Rain Thunderstorm Alerts Across India Odisha Braces for Heatwave

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across multiple states, with a heatwave warning issued for parts of Odisha. According to the latest advisory, the Western Himalayan region including Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh will experience scattered to fairly widespread rainfall and snowfall over the next few days due to an active Western Disturbance. Weather Across India Cold winds are likely to sweep through Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh, while isolated heavy rain is expected in Arunachal Pradesh. Rainfall activity will also extend to central Maharashtra, North Interior Karnataka, Goa, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh until March 31. The IMD has forecast above-normal rainfall for South Peninsula...

Mar282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Northwestern India Braces for Intense Summer as IMD Predicts Twice the Usual Heatwave Days

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a stark warning that northwestern states are set to endure a significantly hotter summer in 2025 with heatwave conditions expected to last nearly twice as long as usual. Typically, the region experiences five to six heatwave days per season but this year the IMD forecasts 10 to 12, raising concerns over extreme temperatures and their impact on public health agriculture, and water resources. IMD scientist Soma Sen Roy explained that while this projection does not mean every day will be exceptionally hot, overall heatwave conditions are expected to be above normal, particularly over West and Central India. The seasonal heat outlook for March to May 2025, released on February 28, indicates that most of India will experience above-normal ...

Mar282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Massive 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Myanmar, Aftershocks Rattle Region

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A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday March 28, causing widespread damage in Mandalay, the country's second-largest city. The quake, recorded at a depth of 10 km by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), was followed by a strong 6.4 magnitude aftershock. Tremors were felt as far as Bangkok, Thailand, where several buildings shook, and in parts of India and Bangladesh. In Mandalay, parts of the historic former royal palace suffered damage, and multiple buildings collapsed. The Sagaing region, southwest of Mandalay, reported the collapse of a 90-year-old bridge and damage to sections of the highway linking Mandalay to Yangon. In the capital Naypyitaw, religious shrines and homes sustained damage, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. Tha...

Mar282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Bangkok Fights Urban Heat Crisis With Bold Action Plan World Bank Report Warns of Deadly Risks

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As Bangkok faces intensifying urban heat city leaders are taking urgent steps to cool the metropolis and protect residents according to a new report by the World Bank and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). The study Shaping a Cooler Bangkok: Tackling Urban Heat for a More Livable City warns that without intervention a one-degree Celsius rise in the city’s average temperature could result in over 2,300 heat-related deaths annually, 44 billion baht in lost wages due to lower productivity, and 17 billion baht in additional cooling costs each year. The report highlights that Bangkok is experiencing longer and more extreme heatwaves worsened by the urban heat island effect, which traps heat in built-up areas and strains public health, productivity and infrastructure. If no action...

Mar282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Kyrgyz Republic Faces Double Climate Threat as Rising Temperatures Intensify Water Scarcity and Natural Disasters, UNEP Atlas Reveals

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Climate change has driven temperatures in the Kyrgyz Republic to rise at twice the global average worsening water stress and amplifying the risk of natural disasters, according to a new Atlas of Environmental Change launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). The report highlights alarming climate trends that threaten the country’s hydropower-dependent economy, fragile ecosystems, and disaster-prone geography. Between 1960 and 2023, the Kyrgyz Republic’s average annual temperature increased by 1.2°C double the global average of 0.6°C. This trend is expected to accelerate in the coming decades, placing significant strain on water resources. River flows are projected to decline while demand for water increases posing serious risks for agriculture, energy production, and r...

Mar282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Extreme Heatwaves Healthcare Systems as Rising Temperatures Expose Critical Weaknesses in Hospital Infrastructure and Patient Care

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As climate change accelerates extreme heatwaves are becoming more frequent and severe posing significant threats not only to human health but also to the capacity of healthcare systems to function effectively. While the direct effects of heat on conditions like heatstroke kidney damage, and cardiovascular stress are well documented, new research highlights a less visible but equally dangerous consequence hospital congestion and compromised patient care during heat-driven surges in demand. A recent study by Aguilar-Gomez et al. (2025) examines how extreme heat disrupts healthcare systems, using data from Mexico, where healthcare resources are often stretched thin and the frequency of heatwaves is expected to rise disproportionately compared to higher-latitude countries. Their findings re...

Mar272025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Women Farmers in India Use Climate Insurance to Fight Extreme Heat

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Deepikaben Rathva stood in her parched Gujarat field, the cracked earth beneath her feet a stark reminder of the May 2024 heatwave that had burned her crops to dust. But this time instead of falling into debt or desperation, her mobile phone buzzed a message from the Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA) confirmed that an insurance payout had arrived. She hadn’t even filed a claim. For millions of women farmers in India, climate change is more than a crisis it’s a battle for survival. Limited land rights, smaller plots, and restricted financial access leave them especially vulnerable. A 2024 FAO report reveals that female-headed households lose 8% more income to heat stress than male-headed ones. If global temperatures rise by 1°C, their earnings could drop 34% more than their male c...