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Devastating floods affect central and eastern Europe after continent's hottest summer ever

Central and eastern Europe are devastated by record rainfall and flooding from Storm Boris, causing widespread destruction. Rivers are overflowing and submerging towns that have prompted evacuations. The World Weather Attribution Network found that the likelihood and intensity of major flooding events in Europe were increased due to climate change.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park

Environmentalist files complaint over scrapyard, casting yard endangering Thane’s eco-sensitive national park

The environmental activist D Stalin presented images showing a car scrapyard next to the Chena River and a casting yard at Gaimukh.

aicte and oppo

AICTE and OPPO India launch nationwide e-waste drive in colleges under 'Generation Green' campaign

AICTE and OPPO India have launched the second phase of their ‘Generation Green’ campaign with a nationwide e-waste awareness drive at Ramjas College, Delhi. This initiative aims to educate youth on responsible e-waste disposal and promote sustainability. Over 5,000 students are engaged in activities to spread awareness, with a goal to reach 10 lakh students by 2024.

Typhoon Yagi hits China

2 dead, 92 others injured as Typhoon Yagi strikes China's Hainan province

Yagi, the 11th typhoon of this year, made two landfalls in China on Sep 6, first striking Hainan and later Guangdong province.

University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM)

Assam, Meghalaya form joint committee to probe flood allegations

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had accused the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) of being responsible for a ‘flood jihad’ after heavy rains inundated Guwahati on Aug 5.

Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu visiting a flood-affected area

Heavy rains disrupt Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, severely impact rail and road traffic

The heavy rainfall has led to significant disruptions, including the closure of educational institutions in affected districts such as Hyderabad and Vijayawada. The extensive waterlogging has severely impacted rail and road traffic.

9-year-old Indian girl earns global recognition as she bags runner-up prize at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024

Shreyovi Mehta, a fifth grader from Faridabad (Delhi-NCR), captured a stunning image of two peafowl as she was on a morning walk with her parents in the forests of Keoladev National Park in Bharatpur, Rajasthan.