Southwest monsoon ends with 12% deficit, October rain also likely below normal: IMD, Pg1
India's Southwest Monsoon ends with 12.6% deficit, lowest since 2015, influenced by El Nino, with October also predicted below normal.
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India's Southwest Monsoon ends with 12.6% deficit, lowest since 2015, influenced by El Nino, with October also predicted below normal.
UN declaration addresses rising sea levels; India faces significant coastal erosion, requiring urgent policy and legislative action for climate migrants and infrastructure.
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Karnataka Legislature unanimously rejects Kasturirangan report for Western Ghats ESA, demanding a physical survey and citing livelihood impacts on local communities.
US President Trump rejects Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end West Asia fighting, citing economic pressure and skepticism over a deal.
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