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Extreme weather events world's most severe long-term risk for third year in a row: WEF Global Risks Report 2026

India, Jan. 16 -- Extreme weather events is the most severe long-term threat to humanity, says WEF. It particularly affects poor and developing countries. While geopolitical & economic issues remain... Read More


Livestock surge puts Africa's grasslands under severe strain, study warns

India, Jan. 15 -- As the United Nations prepares to observe 2026 as the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, a new study warns Africa's grasslands are under growing strain Researchers s... Read More


Unsafe water, year-round: Over 5,500 fell sick, 34 died due to contaminated tap water across India in last 12 months

India, Jan. 8 -- Contaminated tap water has been making urban India sick across metros, state capitals and smaller cities alike. Between January 2025 and January 7, 2026, at least 5,500 people fell il... Read More


2025 marked by rising night-time temperatures and extreme rainfall across seasons in India

India, Jan. 5 -- India recorded its eighth warmest year on record in 2025, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) Rising minimum temperatures, rather than daytime heat alone, played a... Read More


Year of extremes: India hit by disasters on 331 of 334 days in 2025, up from 295 in 2024 and 292 in 2022

India, Dec. 18 -- India recorded extreme weather events on 331 of 334 days between January and November 2025 - up from 295 days in 2024 and 292 in 2022 At least 4,419 deaths were reported in 2025, co... Read More