Category : Climate Change


Urban Heat Island Effect Raises City Temperatures

The Urban Heat Island effect significantly elevates temperatures in cities compared to rural areas, driven by human activities and infrastructure. This phenomenon poses health and environmental risks, requiring urgent mitigation strategies.

Unauthorized Road at Bandhwari Landfill to be Dismantled

An unauthorized concrete road built near the Bandhwari landfill in Gurgaon will be dismantled after the forest department halted construction. The road, within the sacred Mangar Bani grove, threatens wildlife habitats and biodiversity in the Aravalis.

Gurgaon's Dust Crisis: Road Sweeper Shortage Worsens Pollution

Gurgaon faces a critical shortage of mechanical road sweepers, with only 18 operational against a requirement of 38 for wide roads. This deficit, costing Rs 26 crore to address, violates CAQM norms and exacerbates particulate pollution from road dust.

Bhopal Night Temperatures Rise, Day Heat Above Normal

Bhopal experiences increasing night temperatures with Friday's minimum at 14.2°C, while day temperatures remain 3°C above normal. The meteorological department forecasts continued dry weather across Madhya Pradesh.

CIIMS Nagpur in National Climate-Brain Infection Study

CIIMS Nagpur participates in CLIMB-INDIA study examining how climate change affects brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. The national research project involves 11 institutions and aims to improve public health preparedness.

Foggy Conditions to Return to Chennai Next Week: IMD

The India Meteorological Department predicts shallow to moderate fog in Chennai, Chengalpet, and Tiruvallur from February 15 to 18, affecting morning visibility. Temperatures expected to remain near normal.

NEYP 2026: Youth Parliament on Environment in Nagpur Feb 14-15

The fourth National Environment Youth Parliament (NEYP) 2026, organized by Vikasarth Vidyarthi and PSG, will be held at Vidhan Bhavan, Nagpur on February 14-15. The event aims to foster environmental awareness, green leadership, and policy dialogue among

Forest Fires Threaten Gas Depot in Almora, Blazes in Bageshwar

A forest fire near a gas storage depot in Almora district caused panic, with fire services and forest teams containing it. Multiple wildfires erupted in Bageshwar, damaging trees and affecting air quality, raising concerns over early fire season onset.

Woman Killed in Suspected Big Cat Attack in Haldwani

A 66-year-old woman was killed in a suspected tiger or leopard attack while collecting fodder in a Haldwani forest. Police recovered her body with severe injuries, and authorities are searching for the animal.

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