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A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia Kamchatka Peninsula last week, triggering tsunami waves that reached Japan northern coast. While scientists monitored the event closely, a different wave took over the internet speculation surrounding a decades-old Japanese manga that some say predicted the disaster. The manga, Watashi ga Mita Mirai (The Future I Saw), was published in 1999 by Ryo Tatsuki, an artist who has since been dubbed the “New Baba Vanga” by fans online. The comic, which has gained cult status over the years, had warned of a disaster in July 2025. When no major event occurred earlier in the month, the theory faded until now. Following the quake and tsunami alerts, social media users reignited the conversation, posting comparisons between Tatsuki’s fictional ...

A slight weakening of one of Earth major ocean currents could trigger dramatic declines in rainfall across the Amazon and other tropical rainforests, sparking droughts that could accelerate global climate change, according to new research published in Nature. The study focuses on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) a system of ocean currents that includes the Gulf Stream. Often described as Earth’s climate conveyor belt, the AMOC redistributes heat and nutrients between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. But scientists now warn that even a mild slowdown could cut rainfall over some rainforest regions by up to 40%, with the Amazon particularly at risk. “This is bad news,” said Pedro DiNezio, lead author and climate scientist at the University of Colorado Boulder...

In a major boost to its climate and biodiversity goals, India has greened 93.7 lakh hectares through extensive afforestation efforts over the past five years, the government announced on July 31. States like Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, and Gujarat have led these efforts, supported by a network of national schemes and public participation campaigns. The initiative gained renewed momentum with the launch of ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ on World Environment Day (June 5, 2024). The campaign emphasizes collective responsibility, blending the efforts of government bodies and civil society to encourage voluntary tree planting across the country. Union Minister of State for Environment, Kirti Vardhan Singh, informed the Rajya Sabha that India’s greening strategy draws strength from existing programs l...

In a landmark moment for India green energy ambitions, the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) in Kandla has commissioned the country first indigenously built 1 Megawatt green hydrogen plant, marking a pivotal step toward maritime decarbonization and national net-zero goals. Unveiled on July 31 in the presence of Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and senior government officials, the plant represents the first ‘Make in India’ project of its kind at a port. The project was completed in a swift four-month timeline and is part of a broader 10 MW vision for green hydrogen generation. Capable of producing approximately 140 metric tonnes of green hydrogen annually, the facility positions DPA as a national leader in clean port infrastructure and supports India’s larger goals under the National Gr...

India push toward a clean energy future via nuclear power has hit a temporary roadblock as the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) a crucial part of the country three-stage nuclear programme faces delays owing to first-of-its-kind technological challenges. Responding in Parliament, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Jitendra Singh, acknowledged that the delays stem from complex and unprecedented engineering issues. However, he affirmed that these are being actively addressed in close coordination with reactor designers and experts. Located at Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu, the PFBR is central to India's long-term nuclear strategy, especially as it transitions toward thorium-based reactors in the third stage. The core loading of the reactor, which took place in March last yea...

At least 60 people have lost their lives in northern China due to severe flooding and landslides triggered by record-breaking rainfall, making it one of the most deadly weather disasters to strike the region in recent years. The tragedy has primarily affected Beijing and the neighboring Hebei province, with several areas submerged and communities devastated. In Beijing alone, 44 deaths have been confirmed, including 31 elderly residents who perished when floodwaters struck a care facility in the Miyun district. The region recorded rainfall peaking at 573.5 mm nearly equivalent to the city's annual average rainfall of 600 mm overwhelming infrastructure and prompting emergency evacuations. Deputy Mayor Xia Linmao said nine people remain missing, while search and rescue operations conti...

Three people including a teenage boy died in northwest Pakistan after the roof of their home collapsed during heavy rainfall, officials said Thursday. The tragic incident occurred late Wednesday night in Sarai Naurang tehsil of Lakki Marwat district, located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Authorities confirmed that relentless rain had weakened the structure, leading to the collapse. Local residents rushed to help joining rescue teams in pulling the victims from the debris. Despite their efforts, all three individuals succumbed to their injuries. The region has been experiencing unusually intense rainfall, with officials warning that current downpours have already exceeded last year’s levels for the same period. Disaster management authorities had issued alerts ahead of time, caution...

In response to a string of devastating natural disasters, the Himachal Pradesh government is turning to scientific institutions like IIT Mandi, IIT Roorkee, and ISRO to help decode the causes and develop preventive strategies. The move comes in the wake of a deadly cloudburst in Mandi district that claimed three lives and left dozens missing or feared dead. Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh, who visited the flood-ravaged areas of Mandi on Monday night alongside local MLA Anil Sharma and Mayor Virendra Bhatt Sharma, said that the state is witnessing an alarming frequency of disasters 21 deaths in Mandi alone this monsoon, with 17 linked to cloudbursts and 27 people still unaccounted for. “These recurring tragedies demand expert intervention,” Singh said, emphasizing the governm...

Gujarat has rolled out a large-scale plantation campaign, planting over 7.6 lakh saplings under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model to enhance green cover across the state. Spearheaded by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” movement and aims to bolster climate resilience through tree cover expansion. Launched by the State Forest Department, the drive targets roadside stretches, coastal highways, and unused public land, creating what officials describe as a “green corridor” for ecological balance and long-term sustainability. The campaign also supports Gujarat’s pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). A major boost to the effort came with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in Gandhinag...

Evacuations ordered in Chile, Ecuador and Peru as tsunami waves hit coastlines; U.S. and Japan scale down warnings. A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, setting off tsunami alerts across the Pacific and prompting evacuations in parts of South America. The quake among the six strongest ever recorded, was centered just 78 miles from the regional capital Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Violent shaking shook the city with Kamchatka’s governor calling it the most intense in decades. Soon after the tremor, 19-foot tsunami waves surged into the port town of Severo-Kurilsk, sweeping away shipping containers, boats, and infrastructure. Remarkably, even as buildings trembled, doctors at a local cancer center continued surgery, later earning praise ...