Category : Climate Change


NGT Directs Ghaziabad to Remove Lake Encroachment

The National Green Tribunal has directed Ghaziabad district administration to remove encroachments on a lake in Pasunda village, Loni, after finding it was illegally converted into a residential colony by a private company.

Ghaziabad Leads India's Most Polluted Cities in Winter

A new analysis by CREA reveals Ghaziabad as India's most polluted city last winter, with PM2.5 levels far exceeding national standards. Noida and Delhi follow, highlighting severe air quality issues across NCR and nationwide.

Gurgaon Groundwater Extraction Hits 194.6% Over Limit

Gurgaon extracts 194.6% more groundwater than permissible, with withdrawals at 40,396 ham against a sustainable 22,923 ham, as per the 2025 CGWB report. Haryana faces severe stress, with 61.5% units over-exploited.

Pune Hits Season's Peak Temperatures Amid Maharashtra Heatwave

Pune's Shivajinagar and Lohegaon recorded their highest maximum temperatures of the season on Friday, with readings of 36.8°C and 37.7°C respectively. The IMD forecasts continued elevated temperatures across the city and rising heat in interior Maharashtr

Trichy Hill Fire Extinguished, No Wildlife Harmed

A major grass fire erupted on a hill near Thuvarankurichi in Trichy district, requiring three hours of intense firefighting efforts. No wildlife casualties were reported as firefighters and forest personnel collaborated to control the blaze.

Wild Elephant Kills Elderly Man in Gumla Village

A 65-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Puso village, Gumla district, early Friday morning. Forest officials have initiated compensation procedures for the victim's family.

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