Another scientist writes to govt, warns about climate change impact in Dibang Valley over hydro projects Another scientist studying rivers in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley has warned the government about climate change-induced natural hazards that hydropower dams may not be able to withstand. Chintan Sheth’s letter to the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) of the Union…
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Heavy rains lash Bengaluru, IMD predicts weather condition to prevail for next 48 hours
Heavy rains lash Bengaluru, IMD predicts weather condition to prevail for next 48 hours Several parts of Karnataka is experiencing heavy rains since the past week which is likely to continue for the next 48 hours till May 1, according to an IMD update on Wednesday (April 29, 2020) morning. The weather agnency suggests…
Weather Alert: Heavy Snowfall In Nainital Triggers Landslide In Naina Peak
Weather Alert: Heavy snowfall in Nainital triggers landslide in Naina Peak
Nainital in Uttarakhand received fresh snowfall on Wednesday triggering a landslide in the Naina Peak which poses threat to places located in the lower part of the hill.
Nainital last experienced a major landslide in 1997 near DSB Campus college when the Naina Peak gave way in 1988-89. The High Court, Pant Sadan, Gas Godam, Swiss Hotel, Sherwani Hotel and the surrounding areas had been affected by the landslide.
The fresh landslide on Wednesday once again posed threat to these areas. However, there was no loss of life.
IMD issues severe cold ALERT for next 48 hrs as North India reels under coldest winter in 118 years
Numbing winter chills sets in across North India, temperatures expected to drop further
Delhi is on the verge of recording the second-coldest December since 1901. According to the weather department, the temperature in the national capital continues to drop and if forecasts are to be believed, the national capital would witness the season’s lowest temperature over the weekend. If so happens, Delhi would witness its coldest December in 118 years, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
Delhi Air in ‘Very Poor’ Category for Third Consecutive Day, AQI Crosses 380 Mark
Delhi Air Pollution, New Delhi, December 7: The air quality of the national capital remained very poor for the third consecutive way with the overall Air Quality Index docking at 388 with PM2.5 at 235 and PM10 360. According to SAFAR, the rise in air pollution is because of the prevalence of calm surface winds and…
Delhi Air Pollution: Air Quality Slips to Poor Category As Wind Speeds Drop, Likely to Dip Further in Coming Days
Delhi Air Pollution New Delhi: The air quality in Delhi and its neighbouring areas slipped to poor category on Wednesday as wind speeds witnessed a considerable drop in the region. The air quality again deteriorated from the ‘moderate’ category on Tuesday to poor category on Wednesday, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). According to the Air Quality…