Climate Actions Archives - Page 21 of 77

Apr152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Unseasonal Rainstorms Kill Nearly 100 Across India and Nepal, More Bad Weather Ahead

Heavy rains and thunderstorms sweeping through parts of India and Nepal since Wednesday have led to nearly 100 deaths, with more severe weather forecasted in the coming days. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued fresh warnings, cautioning the public about a combination of heatwaves in western India and continued thunderstorms in the central and eastern regions. Bihar has been the hardest hit, where at least 64 people have died in various rain-related incidents. In Uttar Pradesh, local authorities have reported over 20 fatalities, as strong winds, lightning, and flash floods wreaked havoc across districts. Across the border in Nepal, the National Disaster Authority confirmed that at least eight people lost their lives due to lightning strikes and rain-triggered accidents...

Apr142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Toxicity of PM2.5 in Kolkata Spikes Sharply Beyond 70 µg/m³ Bose Institute Study Warns

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A recent study by Kolkata’s Bose Institute has revealed a concerning spike in the toxicity of PM2.5 particles once their concentration crosses 70 µg/m³ underscoring the urgent need for stricter pollution controls. The findings suggest that beyond this threshold, the health risks posed by PM2.5 particles increase sharply posing a greater threat to public health than previously understood. PM2.5, or fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, is among the most dangerous air pollutants. These particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and bloodstream, leading to serious respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological issues. The study focused on the oxidative potential (OP) of PM2.5, which measures its ability to generate reactive oxygen species (ROS) compounds that ...

Apr142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Cold Vortex From Mongolia Brings Typhoon-Like Winds Disrupts Life Across Northern China

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Northern China is bracing for a weekend of extreme weather, as a powerful cold vortex sweeping in from Mongolia unleashes typhoon-strength winds heavy snow, and hailstorms, causing widespread disruption. The system has forced major event cancellations, including a half marathon in Beijing suspended dozens of train services, and led officials to urge residents to stay indoors and avoid travel. The Chinese capital, home to over 22 million people, has issued its first orange gale alert in a decade, warning of wind gusts reaching up to 150 kilometers per hour (93 mph). Temperatures in the city are expected to plummet by as much as 12°C, with forecasters suggesting wind speeds may set new April records. The storm’s impact stretches beyond Beijing. Inner Mongolia and parts of northeastern ...

Apr142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

UP Unveils Heatwave Action Plan Amid Rising Temperatures

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With scorching summer months looming, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has rolled out a multi-departmental heatwave action plan to shield citizens from soaring temperatures and related health risks. The move comes as the India Meteorological Department predicts above-normal temperatures continuing until mid-May, following the state’s worst heatwave spell in over a decade between March and June 2024. The comprehensive strategy, developed in coordination with the health, urban development, labor, and animal husbandry departments, focuses on both preventive and responsive measures. These include Health checkup camps across the state, Water sprinkling on city roads to reduce surface temperatures, Setting up shaded rest zones in public areas, Awareness campaigns on heatstroke pre...

Apr142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Storm Tide Threat Rises 10x for Bangladesh Amid Climate Change, MIT Study Warns

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A groundbreaking study published in One Earth has sounded the alarm for Bangladesh’s vulnerable coastline, revealing that destructive storm tides could occur 10 times more frequently due to climate change. Once considered a once-in-a-century event, these coastal surges could now hit the country every decade, especially under high emission scenarios. A storm tide a deadly mix of storm surge and astronomical tide poses grave flood threats to low-lying coastal regions. Bangladesh’s densely populated mega-delta, home to over 8 million people has long suffered from this dual hazard with historical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal claiming over 140,000 lives in single events. The study, co-authored by Sai Ravela from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) emphasizes that stronger sto...

Apr142025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Hurricane Lab Breakthrough Miami Scientists Unlock Secrets of Wave Growth in Extreme Winds

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In a first-of-its-kind experiment scientists at the University of Miami’s SUSTAIN (SUrge‐Structure Atmosphere INteraction) lab have taken a major leap in understanding how ocean waves form and grow under extreme wind conditions including hurricanes. This pioneering research offers fresh insights into the air-sea interaction process, which is key to improving weather forecasts, hurricane modeling, and coastal resilience planning. The study, conducted in the university’s high-tech wind-wave tank capable of simulating Category 5 hurricane-force winds, captured a high-resolution profile of air pressure and airflow above moving water. Using a combination of Constant Temperature Anemometry, Particle Image Velocimetry, and Multi-beam Imaging, the team measured more than 1,000 data points per s...

Apr132025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

CityCLIM Tackles Urban Heat Islands Offers Smart Solutions for Climate-Resilient Cities

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As record-breaking heat becomes increasingly common worldwide, more than 1.7 billion people face growing health and safety risks, according to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC). Their data shows that half of the world's cities have experienced rising heat exposure over the past four decades bringing mounting challenges for public health, productivity, and urban infrastructure. A recent study published in The Lancet by the EARLY-ADAPT Joint Research Centre project reveals that over 4% of summer mortality in European cities can be linked directly to Urban Heat Islands (UHIs) localized zones where urban surfaces amplify heat. These hotspots are a result of construction replacing natural landscapes, altering surface properties and often trapping pollutants. To tackle ...

Apr122025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Northern China Braces for Gale Force Winds Travel Disruptions as Cold Vortex Approaches

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Beijing, April 12, 2025 — Northern China is on high alert this weekend as a powerful cold vortex sweeps in from Mongolia triggering typhoon-like gales and prompting widespread disruptions across the region. Authorities have issued the highest level wind warnings in a decade for the capital Beijing, and surrounding provinces. According to the state-run Xinhua News Agency, wind gusts could reach up to 150 kilometers per hour (93 mph), posing significant risks to public safety. In response Beijing has activated an orange alert the second-highest in China's four-tier weather warning system for high winds a level not seen in over ten years. With a sharp temperature drop of up to 12°C expected, officials have urged the city’s 22 million residents to avoid all non-essential travel. Public p...

Apr122025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Unseasonal Storms Kill Over 100 in India Nepal IMD Warns of More Rain and Heatwaves Ahead

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In a tragic turn of weather more than 100 people have lost their lives across India and Nepal following a wave of unseasonal heavy rainfall, lightning strikes and thunderstorms that began midweek. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of continued adverse weather in the coming days with both storms and extreme heat forecast for different parts of the region. Eastern Indian states have been hit hardest. Bihar has reported at least 82 deaths over the past 48 hours primarily due to lightning and other rain-related incidents according to the state's disaster management department. In neighbouring Uttar Pradesh, 18 fatalities have been linked to storms and lightning strikes. Nepal has also suffered from the sudden shift in weather. The country’s National Disaster Authority...

Apr122025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

From Panic to Preparedness: How Early Warnings Are Changing Lives in Flood-Prone Philippines

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Sitting quietly on her sofa eyes on the TV and phone in hand, Ma. Lourdes D. Ramas stays calm as a yellow warning alert flashes on her screen. Just a few meters from a river basin in Surigao del Sur, her home is vulnerable but unlike before, fear no longer grips her at every thunderclap. She doesn't need to step outside to check the water level. Technology and a community-first approach to disaster preparedness is making all the difference. “Don’t worry, Ma,” she tells her elderly mother. “It’s only a yellow warning. Nothing serious. You can sleep now.” In a country that faces about 20 typhoons a year, scenes like these are familiar. The Philippines tops the 2023 World Risk Index as the most climate-vulnerable nation among 193 countries. Typhoons bring floods, landslides, and storm s...