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Climate-fuelled landslides may have killed 58 of world's rarest great apes in 4 days, pushed species closer to extinction

India, June 15 -- Climate change intensified rainfall from Cyclone Senyar may have killed 58 Tapanuli orangutans, the world's rarest great ape, a new study says. The suspected deaths represent about ... Read More


India's reservoirs at 28 per cent capacity as monsoon becomes crucial for water supply

India, June 15 -- India's 166 major reservoirs are at 28.28% of their total live storage capacity, according to the Central Water Commission. Reservoir storage is 15.8% above normal for this time of ... Read More


Planet's vital signs deteriorate at unprecedented pace since last UN climate assessment, warns new paper released at Bonn Climate Conference 2026

India, June 15 -- A new global study presented at the Bonn climate talks says all 11 major climate indicators assessed have increased since the last IPCC assessment. Marine heatwaves showed the sharp... Read More


Demand for ice climbs across Delhi-NCR amid scorching heat

India, June 15 -- Rising temperatures across Delhi-NCR, with maximum temperatures touching 40-41degC in early June and humidity levels remaining high, have led to a sharp increase in demand for ice, p... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (June 10, 2026)

India, June 15 -- Unauthorised construction in Chandigarh periphery The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Chandigarh, June 8, 2026 filed its report addressing unauthorised... Read More


Conflict in the backyard: As wild animals destroy crops, Uttarakhand's mountain villages are giving up on farming again

India, June 12 -- In Uttarakhand's hill villages, farmers say wild boars and monkeys are repeatedly destroying crops, forcing many to leave fields barren. The state's Migration Prevention Commission ... Read More


Rajasthan's rains are rewriting desert records, with 154% excess rainfall by June 10

India, June 12 -- Rajasthan recorded 154% excess rainfall by June 10, 2026, even before the southwest monsoon formally reached the state. Eastern Rajasthan received 207% excess rainfall, with the sta... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Storms bring heat relief to north India, heavy rain continues in Northeast and South

India, June 12 -- A western disturbance has brought thunderstorms, hail and strong winds to north India, offering temporary relief from intense heat. The IMD has issued alerts after gusty winds of up... Read More


Global resistance to AI data centres hardens

India, June 12 -- As India invites global data centre investments, communities across the US, Europe, Latin America and Southeast Asia are resisting such projects over their heavy demand for water, el... Read More


Why are young people protesting across the globe?

India, June 12 -- Why are young people around the world increasingly taking to the streets? From economic insecurity and rising living costs to declining trust in democratic institutions, today's yout... Read More