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Heavy rain lashes eastern India as Cyclone Dana makes landfall, WB reports one death

Cyclone Dana made landfall between Dhamra in the Bhadrak district and Bhitarkanika in the Kendrapara district around 12:10 am. According to Manorama Mohanty, regional director of IMD Bhubaneswar, the cyclone is expected to weaken and recurve toward the Dhenkanal and Angul districts rather than Keonjhar once the landfall process concludes.

GRAP Stage II launches in Delhi as AQI surpasses 300 mark

The use of coal and firewood, including in tandoors at hotels, restaurants, and open eateries, as well as diesel generator sets (apart from emergency and essential services), is prohibited in Delhi under the second phase of the GRAP.

Meeting essential health and hygiene needs requires 50 to 100 litres of water per day. However, a dignified life, including proper nutrition and adequate consumption, necessitates a minimum of approximately 4,000 litres per person per day.  Photo: iStock

Water crisis could devastate lower-income economies with GDP losses up to 15% by 2050

Managing water resources as a global common good is essential to preventing a worsening global crisis, says report by the Global Commission on the Economics of Water.

Stage-I GRAP implementation begins as Delhi struggles with poor air quality levels

The implementation of a 27-point action plan by Delhi and its neighboring regions is intended to mitigate pollution and stabilize the deteriorating air quality in the city.

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'All in the air': Supreme Court slams Delhi air quality panel for high pollution levels in national capital

The NCR plunges into a severe air quality crisis during winters every year, with stubble burn in the neighboring states of Haryana and Punjab among the major contributors.

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall throughout country as monsoon begins to retreat

Of the total 36 sub-divisions, nine have recorded excess rains, including Rajasthan (74%), Gujarat (68%), Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and coastal Andhra Pradesh.

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Heatwave hits Northeast India: Temperatures rise above average in seven states

Arunachal Pradesh and neighboring states face significant rainfall deficits, with Arunachal at 95% below normal and Assam and Meghalaya both 86% less, affecting temperatures and local conditions.