According to a new study published in the Journal Nature Geoscience, global climate change is going to impact the usual occurrence of natural disasters such as cyclones and hurricanes as they will hit the more populated regions in the near future and put thousands of lives under threat.
Contemporary research literature available on the impact of cyclones on mangrove forest productivity indicates that nutrient fertilizations aided by tropical cyclones enhance the productivity of mangrove forests. These include enhanced organic carbon and nitrogen levels attributed to storm-induced nutrient reflexes and freshwater supply available during tropical cyclones.
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A United States-based research group released a study highlighting the hazardous state of air pollution in India. It claims that about 40% of Indians will have their life expectancy reduced by nine years. Air pollution has become nothing short of a disaster for the environment and human health.
In lieu of the Net-zero policy, Odisha has accepted the EVP and aims to have around 30% electric vehicles running on its road. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik who headed the State Cabinet will have a five year policy.
It was only the third time in history that the New Zealand government declared a national state of emergency owing to the storm's devastation .Once before, at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and after the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, has New Zealand issued a national state of emergency. The calamity, according to Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, is the largest meteorological event to affect New Zealand in a century. At least 225,000 people, according to officials, were without electricity on Tuesday.
Cyclone Biparjoy, a formidable storm with winds of up to 150 kph (90 mph), is approaching densely populated regions in India and Pakistan, triggering widespread evacuations. With the potential for heavy rainfall, destructive winds, and coastal storm surges, authorities in both countries are taking swift action to protect millions of lives. Pakistan's Sindh province has already relocated approximately 60,000 individuals to temporary shelters, while India's Gujarat state has evacuated around 45,000 people from coastal areas
Cyclone Biparjoy, meaning "disaster" in Bengali, has weakened from a "very severe" to a "severe" category after making landfall in coastal areas of Gujarat, India. The cyclone has now moved from the sea to land and is centered around Sauarashtra-Kutch, with heavy rains expected in Rajasthan. Fortunately, there have been no reports of loss of human lives in the Kachchh district. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is conducting rescue operations in Gujarat.
Cyclone Biparjoy made landfall in western India near the Pakistan border, resulting in at least two deaths and 22 injuries. While the storm weakened after hitting the Gujarat state coast, it continues to bring strong winds and heavy rains as it moves across the region. The cyclone has caused uprooted trees, damage to infrastructure, and disrupted electricity supply in some districts.
The water level in the Yamuna River has crossed the danger mark again in Delhi. The water level was recorded at 206.24 meters at 6 am on Tuesday, July 19, 2023, according to the Flood Control Department in the national capital. This is the second time in a week that the water level in the Yamuna has crossed the danger mark.
Climate change is a complex issue with far-reaching consequences. One of the potential impacts of climate change is an increase in the frequency and severity of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
A recent UNESCO report reveals the profound impact of climate change on children's education worldwide. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation are disrupting learning in numerous ways, particularly in vulnerable regions.
A recent study by IPE Global and Esri India paints a gloomy picture of India's climate vulnerability, finding that about 85% of the country's districts are prone to extreme weather occurrences. The data shows a major shift in climate patterns, with roughly 45% of districts experiencing a
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