Climate Actions Archives - Page 20 of 77

Apr172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

WHO Extends Travel Restrictions on Pakistan as Polio Concerns Rise in Virus Spread

The World Health Organization (WHO) has extended international travel restrictions on Pakistan for another three months due to the ongoing threat of polio particularly in regions like Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Balochistan. Despite notable progress in Pakistan anti-polio efforts the virus continues to spread raising global alarm over its potential resurgence. This decision follows the WHO Emergency Committee 41st meeting on March 6, during which experts reviewed polio trends and the performance of affected countries. While acknowledging Pakistan intensified efforts and vaccination campaigns WHO officials highlighted significant gaps in virus containment especially at provincial and district levels. The most pressing concern is the surge in polio-positive environmental samples. In...

Apr162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Above Average Monsoon Predicted in 2025 Fueling Hopes for India Farm and Economic Boost

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India is poised to receive above-average monsoon rains in 2025, sparking optimism across the agricultural and economic sectors. With the monsoon season expected to bring 105% of the long-term average rainfall the country could witness a significant uplift in crop production price stability, and rural income. Monsoon rains are vital for India’s economy, supplying nearly 70% of the country’s annual rainfall and directly impacting farming, which supports over half the population. According to M. Ravichandran, a senior government official, the forecast offers a strong foundation for food security and economic resilience. It could help tame food inflation and maintain the Reserve Bank of India’s inflation targets, a key concern in recent months. India’s rice exports, already the largest g...

Apr162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Telangana Declares Heatwave State-Specific Disaster Offers ₹4 Lakh Aid to Victims Families

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In a landmark move the Telangana government has officially declared heatwave and sunstroke as 'State-Specific Disasters' becoming possibly the first Indian state to do so. The decision announced via a Government Order will ensure ₹4 lakh ex gratia is granted to the families of those who lose their lives due to extreme heat. The announcement comes amid growing concern over under-reported heatwave deaths and their disproportionate impact on vulnerable groups, including the elderly, children and women. Previously the Apathbandhu scheme offered ₹50,000 for such cases but the updated measure significantly boosts support. With 28 out of 33 districts already recording more than 15 days of heatwave conditions this season the state is implementing district-specific action plans. These include...

Apr162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Gadkari Sounds Alarm on Pollution Crisis Urges Green Infrastructure Alternative Fuels to Protect Lives

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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has once again turned the spotlight on India growing pollution crisis calling for an urgent green overhaul of the country infrastructure. Speaking at a recent event in Mumbai Gadkari warned that pollution levels in cities like Delhi and Mumbai are not just environmental concerns they’re public health emergencies. Highlighting a grim reality he claimed that even a three-day stay in Delhi could lead to health issues due to the dangerously high levels of air and water contamination. “Pollution in Delhi is so severe that it can reduce an individual’s life expectancy by nearly ten years,” he said, urging immediate intervention. As part of his “green crusade,” Gadkari emphasized the role of infrastructure in pollution control. He outlined how better road networ...

Apr162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

2024 Turns Europe into Climate Flashpoint Record Heat Melting Glaciers Fiery Summers Alert

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The year 2024 etched itself into Europe’s climate history as the warmest year ever recorded unveiling the growing threat of uneven warming, violent weather swings, and rapid environmental degradation, according to The European State of the Climate 2024 report. A stark east-west climate divide unfolded across the continent scorching dry heat in the east, while the west weathered unusually warm, soggy seasons. Overall, 45% of the year’s days were significantly warmer than average, and 12% were the hottest ever, pushing Europe further into its position as the fastest-warming continent, said Florence Rabier, Director-General of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. Averaged over five years, Europe's temperature is now 2.4°C above pre-industrial levels a milestone with dire...

Apr162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Kallakkadal Crisis Rising Sea Shrinking Shore Threaten Lives in Kerala

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Since December, residents along Kerala’s Vembanad Lake India’s longest have been battling flood-like conditions in their homes. For Raphel Abraham a local from Edakochi, life has been nothing short of “hell,” as seawater continues to seep in forcing families to abandon their homes or endure prolonged waterlogging. The culprit? A mysterious sea phenomenon known as ‘kallakkadal’, which translates to “the sea that arrives like a thief.” Though traditionally observed in the pre-monsoon months (April–May), experts now believe that the waves behind kallakkadal swell waves traveling thousands of kilometers across the ocean may no longer follow a seasonal pattern. Approved by UNESCO in 2012 as a scientific term, kallakkadal is caused by large swell waves formed due to distant storms and cycl...

Apr152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Storm Tide Threat Grows Tenfold in Bangladesh as Climate Risks Mount

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Bangladesh may face a dramatically different future due to climate change as destructive storm tides a combination of high tides and storm surges are projected to become 10 times more frequent warns a new study published in One Earth. What was once considered a once-in-a-century event could soon strike every decade posing grave risks to Bangladesh’s low-lying, densely populated coast home to nearly eight million people. The study led by researchers including Sai Ravela of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) found that under high-emissions scenarios the intensification of storms and rising sea levels could significantly increase the frequency and impact of coastal flooding even if the number of cyclones does not rise dramatically. Historically the Bay of Bengal has witn...

Apr152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Massive Sandstorm Hospitalises Over 1,800 in Iraq Grounds Flights

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A powerful sandstorm swept across central and southern Iraq on Monday, hospitalising more than 1,800 people with breathing problems and grounding flights in several provinces. Health officials described the event as the largest storm of the year blanketing entire regions in an orange haze and reducing visibility to less than one kilometre. Hospitals were overwhelmed across multiple provinces. Muthanna reported over 700 cases of suffocation, while Najaf saw more than 250 hospital admissions In Diwaniyah, at least 322 people, including children sought medical help for respiratory distress, local authorities told. Additional cases were reported in Dhi Qar and Basra taking the total tally past 1,800. Emergency teams were seen administering oxygen to patients inside ambulances while polic...

Apr152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

New Study Finds Europe Adapts Better to Cold Than Heat

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April 15 – Europe has made more progress in adapting to cold weather than to heatwaves over the last two decades, according to a new study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), in collaboration with the Barcelona Supercomputing Centre. The research published in The Lancet Planetary Health analyzed data from over 800 regions in 35 countries across Europe between 2003 and 2020. The findings reveal that the risk of death from cold temperatures dropped by 2% per year, while deaths linked to extreme heat also declined, but only by 1% annually. This suggests that while Europeans are increasingly resilient to cold the response to rising heat threats remains slower and less effective. To reflect the diverse climate and vulnerability across Europe, researchers introduce...

Apr152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

IAF C-130J Faces GPS Spoofing Over Myanmar During Operation Brahma Earthquake Relief Mission

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In a concerning cyber incident an Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft flying over Myanmar during Operation Brahma India’s humanitarian relief mission was targeted by a GPS spoofing attack. The spoofing attack manipulated the aircraft real-time coordinates misleading its navigation systems mid-air. However, IAF pilots acted swiftly switching to the Internal Navigation System (INS) to ensure a safe and secure flight path. No casualties or aircraft damage were reported. What is GPS Spoofing? GPS spoofing is a cyberattack where false signals mimic genuine satellite data, tricking navigation systems into displaying incorrect positions. It poses a serious threat to both civilian and military aviation. India has already seen 465 such spoofing incidents reported near Amritsar and Jammu since...