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Jun42025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Anti-Smog Guns & AI Cameras in Delhi’s 2025 Air Pollution Mitigation Plan

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With Delhi air quality once again under global scrutiny, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday rolled out the Air Pollution Mitigation Plan 2025 a bold, tech-powered initiative to combat the capital’s perennial pollution crisis. Under the sweeping measures: ▸ Anti-smog guns are now mandatory for all high-rise commercial structures in Delhi malls, hotels, and office complexes exceeding 3,000 sq metres. ▸ Mist sprayers will be deployed at 13 identified air pollution hotspots across the city. ▸ From 1 November, only BS-VI compliant, electric, and CNG vehicles will be allowed to enter Delhi’s borders. Gupta’s announcement marks one of the most stringent efforts to date in tackling the city's toxic air, especially as Delhi braces for yet another hazardous winter season. AI Cam...

May282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Which Hurricane Models Can You Trust in 2025?

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When a hurricane is brewing in the ocean, where do you turn for the most accurate forecast? With so many computer models out there especially two brand-new ones introduced just last year it can get confusing. But experts still say: trust the National Hurricane Center (NHC) first. Their track forecasts are the most reliable. In the 2024 hurricane season, which was very active, NHC broke accuracy records. Their storm path predictions up to five days in advance beat all other models, nearly every time. Even the best individual models couldn’t outperform NHC or its top three “consensus” models (which are created by blending forecasts from multiple models). The Most Trusted Track Models in 2024 European Model (ECMWF) and GFS Model (USA): These two were the top performers. GFS was b...

May262025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

AI Weather Models Struggle with ‘Gray Swan’ Events, UChicago Study Finds

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Neural networks excel at day-to-day forecasting—but falter when facing rare, extreme weather As the world increasingly relies on artificial intelligence for weather prediction, a new study led by the University of Chicago has uncovered a critical limitation: neural networks fail to anticipate so-called “gray swan” weather events rare but devastating occurrences that may not appear in the historical data used to train these AI systems. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on May 21, the study reveals that although AI models offer fast and energy efficient forecasts, they struggle to predict unprecedented weather phenomena such as 200-year floods, record-breaking heat waves, or catastrophic hurricanes. What Are Gray Swan Events? Unlike typical day-to-d...

May222025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

AI Breakthrough Brings Faster, Localized Thunderstorm Forecasts

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In a major leap for weather forecasting, researchers have successfully trained artificial intelligence to predict localized thunderstorms with remarkable speed and accuracy marking a turning point for emergency preparedness and public safety. Traditionally, AI has been used to generate global-scale weather forecasts, but its effectiveness at smaller scales like predicting individual thunderstorms was limited due to a lack of high-resolution data. That changed when scientists Flora and Potvin trained Google’s powerful neural network, GraphCast, on data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Warn-on-Forecast System. The result is WoFSCast an AI model capable of accurately simulating key storm dynamics such as updrafts and cold air pockets. These features play...

May172025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

EU–India Launch €41 Million Green-Tech Drive: Focus on Ocean Health and Hydrogen Innovation

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In a significant step toward deepening bilateral cooperation and tackling global environmental challenges, the European Union and India have jointly announced two landmark initiatives under the EU-India Trade and Technology Council (TTC). With a combined investment of €41 million, the projects aim to address marine pollution and accelerate development in hydrogen-based clean energy technologies, showcasing a shared commitment to sustainable innovation and geopolitical partnership. Research & Innovation: A New Chapter in EU–India Collaboration Backed by the EU's Horizon Europe programme and Indian ministries, the two projects mark a major milestone in international scientific cooperation. By uniting researchers, startups, and industries from both regions, the initiatives aim to de...

May72025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Nature Inspired Hybrid Tech Traces landslides faster, sharper – Boosting Rescue Operations

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When deadly landslides strike in remote, rugged terrain the clock starts ticking. Emergency teams must act fast but knowing where to go can be a frustrating guessing game. Now, a breakthrough seismic technique developed by scientists in Germany is changing that, using the wisdom of the natural world to pinpoint landslide locations within a few kilometres and in just seconds. Old methods too slow, too vague Stefania Ursica from the Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences introduced the innovation last week at the European Geosciences Union meeting in Vienna. Traditional systems often detect landslides by monitoring seismic waves but can only narrow the source down to a range of 10–20 kilometres. In vast or mountainous regions with sparse infrastructure such errors can lead rescuers far from ...

May72025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Why India Is Reviving Civil-Defence Drills: Strategic Readiness in a Tense Era

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According to Dhillon P., working on disaster risk reduction, and experience in military and government sectors Featured in LinkedIn Article that In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack on 22 April 2025, which killed 26 tourists, India has swiftly pivoted to a civil-preparedness footing. Blaming Pakistan for the incident and facing retaliatory missile tests from Islamabad the Union Home Ministry has ordered simultaneous civil-defence drills in 244 districts categorized as “A & B” on 7 May 2025. This marks India’s largest civil-defence exercise since 1971, signalling that civilian readiness is now seen as central to national security. What Will Happen on 7 May? The drill will include a series of coordinated emergency actions, designed to simulate real attack scenarios and te...

Apr282025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

AI Revolutionizes Disaster Risk Management as Market Set to Cross US$ 2,150 Billion by 2031

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The global market for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in disaster risk management is experiencing explosive growth. According to a new report by InsightAce Analytic Pvt. Ltd., the market, valued at US$ 479.5 billion in 2023, is projected to surge to US$ 2,150.1 billion by 2031 growing at an impressive CAGR of 21.3%. The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters worsened by climate change and rapid urbanization is driving the urgent need for smarter disaster response solutions. AI is playing a transformative role by enabling predictive analytics, early warning systems, real-time risk assessment, and faster recovery optimization. These technologies process massive data sets, from satellite imagery to historical disaster patterns, to predict threats with greater accuracy and impr...

Apr52025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

AI Predicts Atlantic & Benguela Niño Events Months in Advance: A Breakthrough for Ocean Ecosystems

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In a game-changing climate study, researchers have harnessed artificial intelligence (AI) to predict extreme Atlantic Niño and Benguela Niño events up to 3–4 months in advance, offering new hope for protecting marine ecosystems and coastal communities that rely on them. Led by Marie-Lou Bachèlery at the CMCC (Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change), this research marks a major leap in our ability to forecast complex oceanic phenomena that were once considered nearly impossible to predict. Published in Science Advances, the study introduces a deep learning model trained on 90 years of ocean temperature data, delivering unmatched accuracy and early warnings for climate anomalies in the tropical Atlantic. Why It Matters The Tropical Atlantic, particularly the Angola-Benguela Upw...

Apr22025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Global Climate Monitoring Boosted as GTN-R Joins GCOS Affiliated Networks

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In a major development for climate observation and water cycle research, the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) has officially accredited the Global Terrestrial Network for River Discharge (GTN-R) as one of its GCOS Affiliated Networks. This recognition marks a crucial step in strengthening global freshwater monitoring and advancing the understanding of climate dynamics. GTN-R plays a vital role within the Global Runoff Data Centre (GRDC), an institution that has been functioning under the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) since 1988. Operated by the German Federal Institute of Hydrology (BfG), GRDC has long served as a key hub for river discharge data worldwide. GTN-R, a specialized subset within GRDC, comprises more than 300 river discharge gauging stations strategically pos...