As the need for a clean fuel source grows, researchers have turned to small pellets of compressed wood. They are harvested from pine and hardwood tree forests in the South American South. After being collected they are dried, compressed, and converted into pellets that are as long as an inch. They are combusted as fuel in electric power plants, mainly in the United Kingdom and Europe, to supply power to homes and businesses.
India has 5,745 dams, of which 293 are more than 100 years old, 25% of the dams are between 50 and 100 years old. The change in rainfall patterns have made the operation of these dams very difficult. There is a ‘rule curve’ for managing water levels and opening the gates of the dam, the ‘rule curve’ are simple graphs which tell how much water level should be maintained in the dams according to its location and rainfall pattern in that area.
The fears being raised about climate change are beginning to come true. In the last six months only, the mood of the weather witnessed in the world has turned the minds of environmental scientists. Extreme weather events have started showing their harsh nature. Be it summer or rain or floods. Much more than usual has started happening in many places. Environmental scientists, based on the analysis of data of the last 20 years, have tried to tell how this crisis has started creating upheaval in our lives.
The flood situation in Assam is worsening day by day as the death toll today surged to 190 and millions are affected due to this catastrophic climate calamity. As per the Assam State Disaster Management Authority’s latest report, 8,88,177 citizens in Assam are impacted in several districts of the state.
Floods are wreaking havoc in the western, eastern and southern districts of Rajasthan affecting thousands of lives. There was a time when people here were unaware of floods but now the situation has turned to the opposite. Now flood situations are arising in the desert almost every year.
Climate change is characterized by an increment in the mean temperature as well as increase in the variability around the means that cause extreme events such as changing monsoon patterns which lead to cyclones, floods and drought.
Nations across the globe are continuously facing economic and social risks due to climate change. Extreme weather events, as a consequence of climate change, have led to 495,000 human deaths in the world from 1999 to 2018. In the year 2017, around seven million people, because of extreme climate events, were forced to be displaced in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. It cannot be denied that there has been an exponential rise in the frequency and intensity of extreme events in India. India was ranked fifth most vulnerable nation globally in the South Asian ranking during COP (Conference of Parties) 25.
In the last few days, floods have wreaked havoc in Pakistan. Due to heavy rains and floods, more than 1,000 people have died in the neighbouring country so far. More than 30 million people have been affected, and 1 million houses have been damaged due to this climate catastrophe.
The terrible monsoon rains and severe floods are causing mayhem in Pakistan. As per Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (PNDMA), more than 330 million people are affected, one million houses have been damaged and about one-third of Pakistan is submerged in water. So far, more than 1350 people have been killed in Pakistan this year, and an estimated $10 billion of damage has been done.
High-profile builders, developers, and tech parks are now at the target of the anti-encroachment drive in Bengaluru. These encroachments were believed to be the reason for the recent floods in the city. The Bengaluru administration has already demolished buildings in many places.
The world's first floating CNG station built in Varanasi remained utterly safe even in floods. GAIL India, who designed this CNG station, also claimed that the world's first floating CNG station will not be affected by floods.
Pakistan has been through one of the toughest times in its history since its inception. The devastating floods that have swamped over one-third of Pakistan have received wide media coverage globally. Flooding in Pakistan has killed at least 1,400 people and caused more than $30 billion in damage since June 2022.
Incessant heavy rainfall and floods occurring over peninsular India indicate a radical change in the monsoon patterns. The IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) report, published on March 30, 2021 showed the variability and changes in the monsoon rainfalls of 29 states and Union territories at state as well as district levels.
These days Pakistan is facing a severe economic problem due to the ongoing flood conditions. In such a situation, people are facing a double whammy due to floods in many areas of Pakistan. The condition of Pakistan has worsened as the risk of diseases for people has also increased due to floods. The situation is such that the scene of devastation is being seen everywhere. According to media reports, more than 1600 people have lost their lives due to floods in Pakistan. The flood-affected people are also facing problems with food and drink. Sindh province is the worst affected by the floods.
A recent study by the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun, found that nearly 55% of the area of Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s (AMC) West Zone falls under flood-prone regions.
Climate change may be a contributing factor behind the recent heavy rainfall that has caused mayhem in northwest India. The experts believe that the increasing levels of global warming have led to a steep increase in extreme weather events, such as the heavy rainfall being experienced in northwest India.
The Yamuna river level in Delhi has breached all records, reaching an all-time high of 207.55 metres on Wednesday. This is the highest level the river has reached since 1978, when it caused devastating floods in the national capital.
Flash floods triggered by incessant rains have caused significant damage and loss of life in Himachal Pradesh, India. The landslides and rain-related incidents have claimed the lives of over 35 people, with alerts issued by the Indian Meteorological Agency for several other states. Similar flooding events have occurred in various countries worldwide. In Japan, heavy rains have resulted in floods and mudslides, causing two fatalities and leaving at least six individuals missing. In the United States, areas in New York and Vermont have witnessed severe flooding, described by residents as the worst since the devastation caused by Hurricane Irene in 2011. Additionally, widespread flooding in northern, central, and southeastern China has displaced tens of thousands of people. Turkey and the Black Sea coast have also experienced swollen rivers due to heavy rainfall.
The extreme weather events that have been occurring around the world in recent months are linked to climate change. In the United States and Europe, a historic heatwave has caused temperatures to soar to record levels. In Asia, torrential rains and floods have killed hundreds of people and displaced millions more.
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