Category: Geography

With improvements, the ‘Mausam Mission’ will transform how weather information can help India become climate smart

Himalayan towns encounter distinct challenges that demand customized development solutions. Unfortunately, they frequently grapple with insufficient funds and resources.

The International Seabed Authority recently elected a new chief and discussed implementing an international moratorium on deep-sea metal extraction until comprehensive research on its impacts is available.

Several people died in recent massive landslides in Wayanad, Kerala.

Over 150 people have died due to landslides in Wayanad, Kerala.

What is causing widespread rainfall across India?

With the monsoon season setting in, the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Department (USDMA) is set to do a vulnerability study of the 13 glacial lakes, five of them in “high risk zone” from the coming month.

The relocation of around 300 families from Gardi Sugdub in Panama’s Guna Yala province marks a significant response to the threats posed by rising sea levels.

The article discusses India’s abysmal Geological conservation

According to a study by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), marine heatwaves, which are associated with the swift development of cyclones, are projected to rise tenfold. This means an increase from the present average of 20 days per year to an estimated 220–250 days per year.

In March 2024, India successfully concluded its first winter expedition in the Arctic, marking a significant milestone in its polar research efforts.

Indian Meteorological Department predicts above-average heat wave days for India, impacting multiple regions.