Electric Cars Cut Pollution Everywhere in the U.S., New Study Finds
A new study from the University of Michigan reveals that switching to electric vehicles (EVs) helps reduce greenhouse gas pollution across every county in the United States, regardless of where people live or drive. This in-depth analysis, published in Environmental Science & Technology, compared 35 different combinations of vehicle types and powertrains, including gas, hybrid, […]
Cloudburst Tragedy in Kishtwar: Toll Rises to 65, Rescue Efforts Hit by Bad Weather
Kishtwar, J&K: A day after a massive cloudburst struck the Mata Machail yatra route in Kishtwar, the death toll has climbed to 65, with officials warning that the number could rise further as many remain missing. The cloudburst hit Chishoti village in Padder on Thursday, sweeping away pilgrims who were participating in the annual Shri […]
Flash Floods, Landslides Disrupt Life in Jammu Region; Schools Shut, Roads Blocked
Heavy rains over the past 24 hours have triggered flash floods, landslides, and widespread road blockages across parts of North India, prompting school closures, travel disruptions, and damage to property. Jammu Region: Schools Closed, Roads Washed Out In Jammu and Kashmir, districts including Rajouri, Reasi, and Poonch were hit by intense overnight rains. Authorities ordered […]
Kedarnath Yatra Halted Until August 14 as Heavy Rains Lash Uttarakhand
Rudraprayag: Continuous rainfall over the past two days has disrupted life across Uttarakhand, forcing the temporary suspension of the Kedarnath Yatra until August 14 to ensure the safety of pilgrims. Heavy downpours have swollen rivers, overflowed mountain streams, and triggered landslides, blocking several key routes in the hills. Low-lying areas in the plains are waterlogged, […]
6.1-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Turkey; One Dead, Dozens Injured
Ankara: A powerful 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck the town of Sindirgi in western Turkey on Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring dozens, according to the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD). The quake, which hit at 7:53 pm (1653 GMT), was felt across multiple cities in the west, including Istanbul and the tourist hub […]
Svalbard’s Melting Winter: Is the Arctic turning to Slush?
Once Upon a Polar Night In February 2025, researchers in Ny-Ålesund, a tiny scientific outpost perched on the edge of the Arctic in Svalbard, woke up to a world transformed. Instead of the usual frozen tundra and thick layers of snow, they found meltwater lakes glistening atop the icy ground, green plants peeking out like […]
Water in Pune’s Bhatghar Dam Turns Green
A sudden green coloration of the water in Bhatghar Dam, located in Pune district, has sparked concern among local residents and authorities. The unusual change, visible especially in the morning hours till noon, has been observed along the northern banks and surrounding areas such as Sangamner, Malwadi, and Narhe villages. Bhatghar Dam is a key […]
India Strengthens Disaster Preparedness with Community Focus and Faster Response Systems
New Delhi | Over 1,000 delegates, including Relief Commissioners, State Disaster Response Forces (SDRFs), and representatives from disaster response agencies. They gathered in New Delhi for the Annual Conference on Disaster Preparedness. This held over two days, concluding on June 17, 2025. Organised by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the two-day conference aimed to […]
A Rare Wave in Greenland: How Satellites Spotted a Hidden Seiche
In September 2023, something very unusual happened in a remote fjord in East Greenland. Scientists around the world picked up a strange signal—like a slow, steady heartbeat—coming from the Earth itself. This signal lasted for nine days, and then, a month later, it appeared again for another week. No one had ever seen anything quite […]
India Unveils ‘Bharat Forecast System’: A Major Leap in Village-Level Weather Prediction, Powered by Women Scientists
Delhi l India has taken a historic step in climate science and public safety with the launch of the ‘Bharat Forecast System’, one of the world’s first indigenously developed high-resolution weather prediction models. The system was formally unveiled on May 26 at a ceremony held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi by Union Earth Sciences […]