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Mumbai turns to seawater as rising demand widens water gap

A ₹4,007-crore desalination project at Manori aims to add up to 400 MLD to the city's water supply as Mumbai confronts a widening gap between demand and availability.

Sea level rise could put millions at risk in Kolkata, Mumbai, warns UN

A UN report warns that more than 14 million people in low-lying South Asian cities including Kolkata, Mumbai and Dhaka could face permanent inundation, while global sea-level rise poses wider risks to infrastructure and livelihoods.

Nepal floods expose a growing Himalayan climate risk as glaciers, slopes become increasingly unstable

The Nepal flash floods have highlighted how glacier loss, unstable mountain slopes and cascading hazards are increasing disaster risks across the Himalayas, even as scientists continue to assess the precise role of climate change in the devastating Aug 26 flash floods.

rain alert

Delhi-NCR swelters under hazy sunshine as IMD issues rain alert for 21 states

Delhi-NCR temperatures may reach 37°C while heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds are forecast across several states.

India, Bangladesh discuss Sundarbans conservation, land erosion and tiger monitoring

Environment Ministers Bhupender Yadav and Abdul Awal Mintoo discussed mangrove conservation, land erosion and transboundary monitoring of Bengal tigers in the Sundarbans during their meeting in Mongolia.

Delhi-NCR

Delhi-NCR braces for heavy rain, thunderstorms as monsoon intensifies

IMD warns of isolated heavy showers, lightning and gusty winds as rain may trigger waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

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Heavy rain brings relief from Delhi-NCR humidity as air quality remains poor

Early morning downpour eases hot and humid conditions, while the IMD forecasts more rain and thunderstorms later in the day amid poor air quality.

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