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Jan162025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Cyclone Floods Drive India’s Catastrophe Losses to $12 Billion in 2023

Breaking News, Climate Actions, Disasters, Environment

In 2023, natural disasters caused unprecedented economic losses of $12 billion (₹1 lakh crore) in India, according to a Swiss Re report. The year saw devastating floods and tropical cyclones (TCs) Biparjoy and Michaung, far surpassing the decade’s annual average of $8 billion in losses. Cyclone Biparjoy, a Category 3 storm, made landfall in Gujarat’s Kutch region on June 16, 2023, causing widespread destruction. Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges shut down major ports, including Kandla and Mundra, while neighboring Maharashtra and Rajasthan also suffered damages. Chennai Battered by Cyclone Michaung Cyclone Michaung struck Chennai on December 5, 2023, bringing torrential rains that inflicted heavy economic losses on Tamil Nadu. Between July 10-15, 2023, northern Ind...

Christmas Eve Asteroid Alert 120-Foot Space Rock to Pass by Earth

Breaking News, Disasters, Space, Tech

Astronomers are closely observing asteroid 2024 XN1, a 120-foot-wide space rock set to pass Earth on Christmas Eve, December 24. Despite its proximity, scientists emphasize that the asteroid poses no danger to the planet. The asteroid will fly by at a distance of 4,480,000 miles approximately 16 times the distance between the Earth and the Moon traveling at an astonishing speed of 14,743 miles per hour. Classified as a "near miss" by experts, the flyby serves as a crucial reminder of the need for ongoing planetary defense efforts. Asteroids like 2024 XN1 provide valuable insights into the formation of the early solar system and help refine techniques to monitor and predict the paths of similar objects. NASA is actively tracking 2024 XN1 using its Asteroid Watch dashboard, a tool that...

Unveiling the Chilling Reality: Climate Change’s Alarming Impact on Glacial Meltdown Threatens Global Climate Stability

Breaking News, Climate Actions

As the world grapples with the escalating crisis of climate change, a sobering revelation emerges: glaciers are vanishing at an unprecedented pace, heralding potentially catastrophic consequences for our planet's climate system. Amidst this dire prognosis, a longstanding study resurfaces, warning of a looming collapse of the Gulf Stream – a vital ocean current crucial to maintaining climate equilibrium. The Gulf Stream, an oceanic juggernaut originating in the Gulf of Mexico, serves as a linchpin in regulating North Atlantic climate patterns, transporting warmth from the Equator to higher latitudes. However, as glaciers melt at an alarming rate, the delicate balance of this crucial current hangs in the balance, threatening to plunge regions into a climatic abyss. According to the stu...