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Nepal flash flood, killing 359, highlights Himalayan glacier collapse risks, demanding better monitoring and construction codes amid global warming.
Bihar and UP on high alert as Tibet earthquake triggers Nepal river surge, threatening Gandak basin; authorities evacuate thousands, deploy disaster response.
Experts investigate ice-rock avalanche as trigger for massive flash floods and mudslides along Nepal-Tibet border river, raising secondary hazard concerns.
Massive flash flood in Nepal's Bhotekoshi River kills 157, leaves hundreds missing, including 133 Indians, damaging critical infrastructure.
Western disturbance, combined with potential earthquake-triggered landslides and heavy Himalayan rainfall, linked to devastating Nepal flash flood, prompting international investigation.
MHA notifies heatwaves and lightning as natural calamities, allowing states full access to disaster funds for mitigation and relief, following FC-XVI recommendations.
Global sea-surface temperatures hit record highs, driven by El Niño and global warming, signaling urgent need for climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.
Monsoon prediction models failed to capture 2026's erratic spatial and temporal changes, necessitating AI integration for improved accuracy amidst climate change.
Union Environment Minister urges global shift from reactive relief to proactive, technology-enabled drought resilience at UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia.
Indian cities face annual urban disasters from extreme weather due to dense construction, weak drainage, and poor governance, costing billions.
India and Japan sign a crucial maritime security pact, boosting defence cooperation and joint exercises to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific.
BRICS Environment Ministers unveil four knowledge compendiums on sustainable lifestyles, wildfire management, greening approaches, and circular economy practices.
Supreme Court challenges SHANTI Act 2025's liability caps for nuclear disasters, questioning if it can restrict constitutional courts from awarding suitable victim compensation.
Union Minister reveals 28% of Odisha's coastline is eroding, displacing hundreds; government implements geotextile tubes and climate resettlement colonies.
Historical land-use changes, deforestation, and climate shifts exacerbate Assam's floods, revealing deep-rooted environmental vulnerabilities beyond natural river cycles.
Massive oil spill from Minoan Pioneer threatens vital Hara mangrove forests in Persian Gulf, with West Asia conflict hindering crucial cleanup efforts.
Government launches ₹2,000 crore Mission Mausam to make India a 'Weather-ready and Climate-smart Nation' by strengthening early warnings and resilience.
Assam grapples with annual monsoon floods, exacerbated by man-made interventions like deforestation and poor drainage, urging a humbler approach to river management.
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