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Apr182025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

IMD Forecast India Eyes Bumper Monsoon in 2025 Northeast May Stay Dry

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India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall during the 2025 southwest monsoon season raising hopes for strong agricultural output and economic growth. According to the Long Range Forecast (LRF) issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on April 15, 2025 the country could see 105% of the long-period average (LPA) rainfall between June and September. This optimistic forecast comes amid global and regional climatic conditions that seem to favor a good monsoon. Reduced snow cover over Eurasia and the northern hemisphere, along with neutral conditions in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, are key factors supporting this outlook. The IMD’s forecast places the probability of above-normal rainfall (105–110% of LPA) at 33% while the chance of excess rainfall (more than 110% of LPA)...

Apr32025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Arctic Sea Ice Hits Record-Low Winter Peak, Raising Climate Alarms

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Arctic sea ice has reached its lowest winter maximum ever recorded, sparking renewed concerns over the accelerating impact of climate change. According to NASA and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC), the Arctic's sea ice extent peaked at 14.33 million square kilometres on March 22, 2025, marking the lowest winter maximum since satellite records began in 1979. This figure falls below the previous record low of 14.41 million square kilometres in 2017 and is a staggering 1.32 million square kilometres below the 1981–2010 average an area larger than California. At the same time, Antarctic sea ice reached its second-lowest annual minimum on March 1, 2025, measuring just 1.98 million square kilometres, contributing to a global sea ice coverage record low in February. The implicatio...

Mar152025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Threatening Millions Addis Ababa Climate Change Fuels Global Water Crisis Global Threat

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In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a young girl waits in a long line for water, clutching an empty container. The queue stretches down the dusty road as families gather under the scorching sun hoping to fill their buckets before supplies run out. This scene has become increasingly common in cities and rural areas around the world, where climate change is disrupting water systems and leaving millions without access to safe drinking water. From East Africa to North America, extreme weather events wildfires, floods, droughts, and heatwaves are pushing water infrastructure to its limits. Rivers are drying up, reservoirs are shrinking, and contamination is on the rise. Scientists and policymakers warn that without immediate action, the situation will only get worse, putting lives at risk and deepenin...

Mar102025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Trump World Bank and climate funding mechanisms for poorer countries facing worst Climate Change

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Another major concern is the World Bank’s role in climate finance. The US is the largest shareholder in the World Bank and its policies influence global financial decisions. Under Trump, there could be resistance to climate funding mechanisms, including those related to loss and damage compensation for developing nations. This could have devastating consequences for poorer countries facing the worst impacts of climate change. The Battle Ahead: A Test for Global Climate Action Singh concludes that Trump’s return and the rise of Trumpism will test the resilience of global climate movements. The next few years will determine whether the world can overcome these challenges and push for a sustainable future. “We are entering a dangerous phase where climate denial is becoming a structured ...

Mar12025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Mathare Flood Survivors Struggle to Rebuild Amid Climate and Housing Crisis

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In the shadow of Nairobi’s skyline Mathare one of Kenya’s largest informal settlements bears the deep scars of nature’s wrath. The March-to-May rainy season of 2024 brought devastating floods that swept through the community, destroying homes, displacing thousands, and claiming lives. On April 24, floodwaters surged through Mathare, leaving more than 7,000 people displaced, according to a report by Save the Children. A month later, families were still grappling with the scale of destruction. Doreen Achieng, a mother of four, recalls how water seeped into her house overnight. Used to occasional flooding, she began mopping until she realized the water wasn’t stopping. Within hours, it had risen three meters, trapping her family inside. “We were stuck in the water, but the men came t...

Feb272025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Intensifies Extreme Rainfall Behind Brazil’s 2022 Deadly Floods

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A rapid attribution study has confirmed that human-induced climate change played a significant role in the catastrophic floods and landslides that struck Eastern Northeast Brazil in May 2022, leading to severe human and material losses. The study analyzed daily rainfall patterns over the region, focusing on 7-day and 15-day mean rainfall events. Findings revealed that the 2022 extreme rainfall events were exceptionally rare, with a 1-in-500 chance of occurring in any given year for the 7-day period and a 1-in-1000 chance for the 15-day period under current climate conditions. Using a multi-model ensemble of climate simulations, researchers found that global warming had significantly increased the likelihood and intensity of such extreme rainfall. By integrating observational data wit...

Feb272025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Africa Faces Climate Crisis as Warming Threatens Burn Agriculture

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Despite contributing less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions Africa is bearing the brunt of climate change. A new study warns that the continent is “highly likely” to surpass 1.5°C of warming by 2040, worsening extreme weather and threatening agriculture-based livelihoods. Africa’s annual average temperature has been rising at over 0.5°C per decade for 30 years. Southern Africa has already warmed by 1.2°C since pre-industrial times, with North, Southern, and West Africa expected to experience the most intense temperature increases. While rainfall patterns remain unpredictable, many regions especially in the north and west are seeing significant declines. Meanwhile, East and Central African highlands have recorded more frequent heavy rains and floods. Coastal regions also face...

Feb252025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Raging Infernos Forest Fires Surge $30 billion loss as Climate Change Fuels Destruction

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Forest fires have become a global crisis, unleashing destruction on ecosystems, air quality, and biodiversity while intensifying climate change. The growing frequency and severity of wildfires from Russia to Australia highlight the urgent need for better fire management strategies and stronger climate action. In Los Angeles, wildfires recently caused losses of $30 billion, burning over 57,000 acres and destroying 16,000 structures. Between 2001 and 2023, wildfires wiped out 138 million hectares of tree cover worldwide, with Russia, Canada, and the U.S. suffering the highest losses. Meanwhile, global wildfires have emitted five to eight billion tonnes of CO₂ annually, worsening air pollution and health risks. India, too, faces escalating wildfire threats. With nearly 1.65 million hect...

Feb242025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate Change Alters Crocodile Behavior as Temperatures Rise

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A new study has revealed that climate change is pushing estuarine crocodiles in Australia to their limits, forcing them to change their behavior in response to rising temperatures. The research, published in Current Biology, suggests that higher temperatures are reducing the reptiles’ diving ability and increasing their need to cool off. Crocodiles Struggling in the Heat Crocodiles are ectothermic (cold-blooded) animals, meaning they rely on external environments to regulate their body temperature. While they usually thrive in warm climates, rising global temperatures are pushing them closer to dangerous thermal limits. Researchers analyzed 203 crocodiles and found that since 2008, their highest body temperatures have risen by 0.55°C. The study noted that many of these crocodiles ...

Feb222025 by Editor DeskNo Comments

Climate change harsh challenges to Ladakh Changpa pastoralists impacting livestock and resources

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For centuries, the Changpa nomads of Changthang, Ladakh, have led a semi-nomadic lifestyle, herding pashmina goats, sheep, yaks, and other livestock across the region’s rugged terrain. However, climate change is now threatening their age-old way of life, making survival in the harsh Himalayan landscape increasingly difficult. Dwindling Pastures and Water Scarcity The finest pashmina wool in the world comes from the Changpa’s goats, whose soft undercoat is a prized luxury. But rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns are drastically altering the high-altitude ecosystem. Water sources are drying up, grasslands are shrinking, and extreme cold spells are becoming harsher, leaving the nomads and their livestock struggling for sustenance. In the past, Changpa herders followed s...