Indian Himalayan Range Towns
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Indian Himalayan Range Towns

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

Deep Sea Metals and its Mining
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Deep Sea Metals and its Mining

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.

Landslides in India
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Landslides in India

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

Wayanad Landslide
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Wayanad Landslide

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

Widespread rainfall across India
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Widespread rainfall across India

What is causing widespread rainfall across India?

Glacial lakes in the Himalayas
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Glacial lakes in the Himalayas

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.

Climate change forces Panama islanders to relocate
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Climate change forces Panama islanders to relocate: What happened — and how sea level rise is affecting the world

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.

Read the rocks to improve India’s geological literacy
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Read the rocks to improve India’s geological literacy

The article discusses India’s abysmal Geological conservation

Marine Heatwaves
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Marine Heatwaves

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.

India’s Arctic imperative
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India’s Arctic imperative

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

Will India experience more heat wave days this summer?
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Will India experience more heat wave days this summer?

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

Water
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World Water Day

The World Water Day initiative, serves as a global platform to raise awareness and mobilize action on pressing water-related challenges.