Monsoon 2022: Himachal sees 7 cloudbursts, 31 flash floods in a month
Cold desert region affected; 133 deaths due to calamities reported in state
Global population exposed to floods grew over 20% in 15 years: Study
The growth was concentrated in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa
Here are some measures to upscale Delhi’s flood resilience
Climate-resilient designs and infrastructure can enhance the city’s capacity to withstand extreme weather events
Why rain on snow in the California mountains worries scientists
Rain-on-snow events have resulted in some of the nation’s most destructive and costly floods
Bengaluru floods: City’s stormwater drains are not good enough & government has known it for long
Karnataka state action plan on climate change suggested a better run off model and revised design guidelines for stormwater drains to prevent …
Run-up to COP27: Loss and damage in Madagascar needs robust assessment
More than one million people needed food assistance in 2020
FLOOD FACTSHEET: Monsoon may be on a break, not deluge
How floods have affected India by in the first half of 2021
Uttarakhand cloudburst aftermath: Heavy water flow disrupts road connection to villages
Large-scale mining has altered the course of the river
As told to Parliament (December 15, 2021): Mobile network connectivity in over 95% villages
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Global warming: How Kolkata, Mumbai are most at risk from high tides
The impact of the sea-level rise is concentrated in Asia, with China the most at risk, followed by India, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Indonesia.
How lack of coordination between Odisha and Chhattisgarh led to floods
Lack of information from Chhattisgarh and water hoarding by Odisha to blame
Just 3 of every 1,000 queries in Lok Sabha during last 2 decades on climate change: Study
Most of the MPs who asked questions were based in Maharashtra (181), Andhra Pradesh (105), Tamil Nadu (99), Uttar Pradesh (98) and Kerala (69)
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (April 26, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you top environmental cases heard in Supreme Court, high courts and National Green Tribunal
Blame global warming for Pakistan floods; here’s why
Study finds five-day & 60-day maximum rainfall events this season were once in a 100 years events
World will face at least 560 climate disasters every year by 2030, warns UN
Insurance against disasters can help adapt and build back better
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (September 20, 2023)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Cyclone Freddy travelled from Australia to batter Madagascar, one of the most climate-vulnerable nations
The world’s fourth-largest island is suffering a drought since 2018; cyclones and also the first famine caused by climate change
Climate anxiety deters 61% youth in Egypt from having children
Some 85% people globally agree that poor people will suffer the most from the impact of climate change
Most internal displacement in East Africa’s Burundi due to rise of Lake Tanganyika
Hundreds of displaced families surveyed said they have no hope of returning home
Over 100 active permafrost structures identified in Jhelum basin, can cause catastrophic disasters in future: Study
Active rock glaciers in Kashmir Himalayas also hold significant volumes of water, which underlines the need to explore their hydrological …
Run-up to COP27: Mozambique braces for more extreme weather events as rainy season begins
Mozambique was devastated by 3 tropical cyclones earlier this year
Climate change: How India's desert states will be affected
Around half the population in these areas depend on agriculture
Cyclonic disturbance threatens crops, population in Odisha
Hilly areas are likely to face landslides and damage to kutcha roads and houses
Simply Put: Boat-life, not lifeboat
Monsoon’s debut week in Himachal: Disaster toll already at 44
Wednesday’s Kullu cloudburst among 10 major incidents since rains started June 29 in hill state