Environment

Why is the Yamuna River Still Polluted? The recent pictures of frothy, polluted water in the Yamuna have sparked a heated debate in Delhi. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena shared the images on X (formerly Twitter), pointing fingers at the AAP government for not fulfilling its promises to clean the river. The AAP, led by…

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has forecast heavy rains across many districts of Tamil Nadu as Cyclone Dana is expected to form over the east-central Bay of Bengal by October 23. The cyclone is predicted to bring significant rainfall, prompting a yellow alert for various regions. Cyclone Formation and Expected Path A low-pressure area is…

Why does Delhi’s air quality worsen during the winter season? Following the Dussehra celebrations, the air quality in Delhi has taken a dip, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 234 on Monday. This marked the second day of “poor” air quality, a significant rise from Saturday’s “moderate” levels. Delhi’s AQI was last reported in…

How will Hurricane Milton affect Florida’s retiree paradise? As Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida, the state is bracing for a disaster of epic proportions. The storm, with winds of over 200 kmph, threatens to destroy Florida’s image as a haven for retirees, known for its warm weather and no state income tax. Millions of people…

How Did This Unusual Cyclone Develop Against All Odds? Meteorologists are scratching their heads over a highly unusual cyclone that has recently formed in the Arabian Sea. What makes this event so perplexing is that the cyclone developed after crossing over land from Gujarat, a phenomenon that hasn’t been observed in nearly five decades. Typically,…

Will the Tungabhadra Dam Overflow Soon? The Tungabhadra reservoir is nearing its full capacity, holding 92.4 tmcft of water as of Friday. This development brings much-needed relief to farmers in the region, especially those anxiously awaiting the onset of the first crop season. The dam’s storage level has risen significantly in the past 12 days,…

New Delhi: The Kerala government has reportedly approved numerous projects in Wayanad over the past four years without conducting thorough studies of the district’s topography and geomorphology. Sources from the Environment Ministry disclosed this information on Monday, highlighting significant concerns about the environmental and safety implications of these approvals. Key Projects Approved According to documents…

NEW DELHI: In the wake of the massive landslides in Kerala’s Wayanad district, the Centre on Friday released a sixth draft notification proposing the designation of 56,825 sq km as an ecologically sensitive area (ESA) in the Western Ghats. This move aims to regulate and prohibit environmentally hazardous activities within this fragile region, which spans…