Ice patches on melting glaciers greater threat than thought: ISRO scientists, PgII
ISRO study links Uttarakhand flash flood to melting ice patches, emphasizing satellite monitoring for early disaster warnings amid Himalayan deglaciation.
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ISRO study links Uttarakhand flash flood to melting ice patches, emphasizing satellite monitoring for early disaster warnings amid Himalayan deglaciation.
India's retail inflation surges to 3.2% in February 2026, driven by food inflation, precious metal prices and El Nino effect.
India's earthquake zoning revision faces rollback due to cost concerns and methodology challenges impacting urban development and disaster preparedness.
Fukushima's innkeeper leads radiation surveys 15 years post-meltdown, amidst nuclear energy policy shifts and safety concerns.
Delhi faces rising ozone pollution due to heat, sunlight, and biogenic volatile organic compounds from specific trees.
CSE report reveals alarming rise in extreme weather events, human-animal conflict, and air pollution impacting millions across India.
Indian cities flood due to landscape's 'memory' of rain, hydrological hysteresis, and altered drainage systems, exacerbating flood risks.
El Nino labelling altered due to global warming; triple-dip La Nina contributed to earth's energy imbalance and temperature spikes.
EU climate body warns of 2.8°C rise by 2100, urging resilience measures, a lesson for India's climate adaptation strategies.
India enhances tsunami monitoring with Rs 300-crore Andaman & Nicobar project, featuring sub-sea cables and regional service center.
Thwaites Glacier's melting threatens half-meter sea level rise, endangering coasts and accelerating ice loss in West Antarctica.
Favorable monsoon and moderate temperatures lead to bumper crop yields, easing food inflation concerns in India.
UN report warns of 'water bankruptcy' due to climate change, urging transparent accounting and sustainable practices globally.
Himalayan states face snowless winter, with rainfall 96% below normal, raising concerns about water security and forest fires.
India's winter peak power demand surpasses summer levels due to unusual cold, EV adoption, and changing climate patterns.
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