environment

Heavy rains trigger floods in Gujarat; 15 dead, over 20,000 evacuated

Heavy rains have lashed Gujarat since Aug 24 which caused waterlogging in low-lying areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the state till Aug 30 as heavy to extremely heavy rain has been predicted with a risk of flash floods in the region.

Biorhythm challenges in cheetahs from southern hemisphere leads India to consider to source them from Somalia, Tanzania

Major landslide hits east Sikkim, destroys NHPC GIS building

IMD issues orange alert for landslide-hit Wayanad

Human-induced climate change behind Wayanad's deadly landslides: Study

The rainfall, which reached 140 mm in just one day, is described as a “once in a 50-year event” for Wayanad, marking it as the third highest single-day rainfall on record for the area.

Search for missing Wayanad victims intensifies amid challenging weather conditions

A specialized operation is planned for the remote area between Soochippara and Pothukallu, with a 12-member team from the Army and forest department being deployed via helicopter in two groups.

Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC)

Environmental neglect and illegal activities behind Wayanad landslide tragedy: Union Environment Minister

Bhupender Yadav alleged that the Kerala government sanctioned numerous developments in Wayanad over the past four years, including non-coal mining projects, without conducting a comprehensive study of the district's topography and geomorphology.

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland

Commonwealth Secretary-General says COP29 is world's only chance to bridge climate action, finance gaps

Rich countries, historically responsible for the climate crisis, in 2009 pledged to mobilize $100 billion per year by 2020 to help developing countries address climate change. However, this target has not been fully met, with much of the financial aid provided as loans at market rates, increasing the debt burden on poor and vulnerable countries. These nations now require trillions to effectively combat the climate crisis.

Death toll rises to 23 as Himalayan cloudbursts trigger floods and landslides

The relentless floodwaters and landslides have left many areas isolated, prompting the use of drones by rescuers to access these hard-hit locations. The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed Chinook and MI17 helicopters to assist in the evacuation of 800 pilgrims stranded on the dangerous trek to Kedarnath. These evacuations are dependent on favorable weather conditions and are expected to take place on Aug 3.

Death toll surpasses 300 in Kerala landslide, drones search for survivors

Landslides in Wayanad Kerala, have killed over 300 people and injured over 200 till now. Rescue operations, now in its fourth day, face challenges including difficult terrain and equipment shortages. The Indian Army, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Coast Guard, and Navy are involved, with drone radar and additional rescue dogs aiding the operation.