Environment

Heavy rains hit Tamil Nadu: Health department predicts spike in viral infections and fevers

As the heavy rainfall continues to batter several districts of Tamil Nadu, the State Health Department has issued a public advisory warning of a potential surge in viral infections. These include dengue, influenza, and other fever-related illnesses.

Nov 13, 2024

5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley; no casualties, damages so far

An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale jolted Kashmir Valley. No casualty or damage to any property has so far been reported.

Nov 13, 2024

Tamil Nadu issues Yellow Alert for 16 districts, valid until Nov 15 [see affected areas]

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert from November 12 to November 15, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in Chennai and 15 other districts in Tamil Nadu.

Nov 12, 2024

Delhi-NCR grapples with pollution as air quality dips ; AQI level 'very poor'

Delhi-NCR continues to grapple with hazardous air quality levels, with the average Air Quality Index (AQI) remaining at 355, classified as 'very poor.'

Nov 12, 2024

In a global first, NTPC plant starts converting captured CO2 into methanol

Government-owned power giant NTPC announced on Friday that in "a major groundbreaking achievement," it has been "successful in the synthesis of CO2 captured from flue gas with hydrogen produced from a PEM electrolyser, which was then converted into methanol at NTPC's Vindhyachal plant."

Nov 8, 2024

WHO Urges To Give Health Priority In Climate Change Prone Areas, Suggests Sustainable Alternatives

The WHO has issued a report urging the prioritization of health in climate action. The report, developed with over 100 organizations, calls for an end to fossil fuel reliance and investment in sustainable alternatives.

Nov 8, 2024

Delhi-NCR Grapples With Hazardous Air Pollution Crisis; CAQM Implements These Initiatives [Details]

Delhi-NCR is grappling with severe air pollution, with an average AQI of 383. The Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented initiatives like the Graded Response Action Plan to combat pollution.

Nov 8, 2024

Mount Fuji observes season's first snowcap, latest ever in 130 years

Japan's Mount Fuji donned its first snowcap this season on Thursday, the latest in 130 years, following unusually warm weather, local media reported.

Nov 7, 2024

Bushfire threat forces evacuation of Australian town

Residents of a town in the Australian state of Queensland have been evacuated due to a threat posed by a fast-moving bushfire.

Nov 6, 2024

Hardly implemented firecrackers ban: SC pulls up Delhi govt, police

Remarking that the ban on firecrackers was hardly implemented in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Monday called for an affidavit from the Delhi government and Police Commissioner detailing the steps taken to enforce the same.

Nov 4, 2024

Can air pollution lead to obesity?

Poor air quality may not only spike respiratory, cardiac, and mental health issues but can also lead to weight gain and obesity -- a precursor to several diseases, said doctors on Monday, even as the national capital saw worse pollution levels.

Nov 4, 2024

TN: Yellow alert in 19 districts for the next two days

The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has issued a yellow alert for 19 districts of Tamil Nadu, forecasting heavy rains over the next two days.

Nov 2, 2024

India updates biodiversity action plan, to conserve 30pc areas by 2030

India has updated its biodiversity action plan and has committed to conserve 30 per cent of its terrestrial, inland water, and coastal and marine areas by 2030.

Nov 2, 2024

Diwali engulfs Delhi as Air Quality Dips to 'Poor'

As the festive season of Diwali engulfs the city of Delhi air pollution continues to cast a shadow over the celebrations. The air quality in the city and its surrounding regions has been categorized as 'poor', with a thin layer of smog blanketing the area.

Oct 30, 2024

TB burden highest in India at 26 pc, says WHO seeking urgent focus

Even as India aims to end tuberculosis (TB) by 2025, five years ahead of the global target, a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday showed that the country accounts for 26 per cent -- the highest -- global TB burden.

Oct 30, 2024