Category : Climate Change


Kolkata's First Rain in 4 Months Cools City Temporarily

Kolkata experienced light to moderate showers on Tuesday, bringing the first rain in nearly four months and dropping temperatures by 3.7°C below normal. Met officials predict a return to dry, clear weather with rising mercury from Wednesday.

Elephant Herd Triggers High Alert in Bokaro Villages

A herd of five elephants has prompted an urgent high alert in Bokaro after being spotted at Lugu Buru hill. The animals have killed about a dozen people in recent attacks across multiple districts, forcing villagers to remain vigilant.

Nagaland Farmers Report Climate Change Impacts on Crops

Farmers in eastern Nagaland report erratic rainfall, delayed monsoons, and rising temperatures affecting traditional crops. An NEC-funded research project documents these climate change impacts and recommends adaptation strategies.

Baleen Whale Carcass Found on Paradip Beach, Odisha

A 30-foot baleen whale carcass washed ashore on Paradip beach in Bhitarkanika National Park, Odisha, sparking local curiosity. Forest officials suspect entanglement or ship strike as cause of death, with samples sent for analysis.

Udupi Group Opposes Agumbe Ghat Road and Tunnel Plan

Javaner For Change submits memorandum to Udupi deputy commissioner, opposing Rs 2.3 crore DPR for two-lane road and tunnel in ecologically sensitive Agumbe Ghat area, citing biodiversity threats and waste of public funds.

Goa Divers Remove 100kg Ghost Nets from Bogmalo Beach

Professional divers from Goa Diving retrieved nearly 100kg of abandoned fishing nets from Bogmalo beach, highlighting the growing threat of ghost nets to marine ecosystems and calling for institutional intervention.

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