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'Develop a single index for low-pressure systems'

India, Oct. 24 -- Low-pressure systems have become a buzzword during the monsoon, fuelling the impression that rainfall across India is increasingly driven by these systems rather than by monsoon wind... Read More


Soil is the next Gold!

India, Oct. 24 -- Next time you step on soil; look down and think. Soil is the next gold -- this is as down to earth as it can be. But it is not about the ground we step on; it is about the treasures ... Read More


First known human case of Shamonda virus reported in France; patient dies

India, Oct. 23 -- France reports the first human case of Shamonda virus, resulting in the death of an immunocompromised patient. Authorities state no public health risk has been identified, as the vi... Read More


IPCC fails to agree on climate science report timeline for sixth time, drawing criticism from vulnerable nations

India, Oct. 23 -- The IPCC has failed to agree on a timeline for its Seventh Assessment Cycle reports for the sixth consecutive time since 2024. Least Developed Countries warn that further delays cou... Read More


NMCG panel to investigate origin and course of Uttar Pradesh's Budhi Ganga river

India, Oct. 23 -- The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has formed a technical group to investigate the origin, historical course and current flow of Uttar Pradesh's Budhi Ganga river. The inve... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Heavy rain alert continues in southern India, Himalayas see snowfall as Delhi stays sunny

India, Oct. 23 -- IMD issues orange alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Lakshadweep, with up to 204.4mm possible in 24 hours. A deve... Read More


Severe crisis ahead? India's major reservoirs lose 3.49 billion cubic metres of water in a week, CWC data shows

India, Oct. 23 -- Water storage in India's 178 major reservoirs fell by 3.489 billion cubic metres in just seven days, declining to 66.70% of total live storage capacity on 22 October 2026. Southern ... Read More


Loss and Damage Fund sets aside $21.6 million for Nepal floods, a fraction of recovery needs

India, Oct. 23 -- The Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage has provisionally set aside $21.6 million for Nepal's August 2026 floods, marking its first response to a specific disaster. The allocatio... Read More


World Bank launches first digital strategy to expand internet access, jobs and AI adoption

India, Oct. 22 -- The World Bank Group has launched its first digital strategy to expand affordable internet access, improve public services and create jobs in developing countries. More than two bil... Read More


A critical flaw affecting 70% of all websites has the cybersecurity world panicked

India, Oct. 22 -- A critical flaw in PHP, the backbone of 70% of websites, has exposed millions to potential cyberattacks. Governments and cybersecurity agencies worldwide urge immediate updates to s... Read More