Horn of Africa facing deadly floods due to El Nino-linked ‘above average’ rains

Heavy rainfall predicted to keep affecting the region for the next three months with varying intensity

Floods, heavy rains killed 100,000 in 65 years, caused loss of Rs 4 lakh crore

The Standing Committee on Water Resources has asked the central government to take responsibility of flood management in the country

Used vehicles on Africa’s roads: UN report flags environment concerns

At least 60% vehicles on Africa’s roads are used and imported; regulations weak in as many as 44 countries

Climate impact expanding flooding period in Assam: Seven months of floods in 2022

Over 100,000 people affected in the state at present as several districts forecast to get extremely heavy rain over next few days

At least 42 killed in devastating pre-monsoon rains in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh

Weather forecasting agencies have warned of further rainfall around April 16 or 17 when a fresh western disturbance is expected to become active

At least 17 killed in Madhya Pradesh flood; Ganga flows above danger mark in UP

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan called an emergency meeting to review the heavy rainfall and flood situation

Cigarette butts cause heavy metals to enter food chain, says study

Almost 4.95 trillion cigarette butts are littered annually and many of these find their way into the ocean

Is the warming Pacific Ocean finally signalling an El Niño?

After cooling down suddenly in July, the Pacific Ocean is warming up once again but it could be another mischief played by the 'Little Boy'

Heavy rains in Nepal may threaten Bihar again

Water levels in the Kosi and other rivers are likely to rise further this week because of heavy rains in Nepal from August 13. Heavy rainfall …

Biomonitors for pollution

Seaweeds could act as indicators of heavy metal pollution in sea

Making a comeback

Domestic wastewater as fish food

Fatal attraction

Beauty and the beast

Cosmetics in India are tainted with toxic heavy metals, shows a study by Delhi-based non-profit Centre for Science and Environment. It’s …

Field science

Surplus June rainfall in Bihar may be an outcome of climate change, claim experts

Thousands displaced; most rivers and their tributaries overflowing

Riding the wind

Wind energy promises a refreshing breather, providing a low-cost and ecofriendly alternative

The real climate warriors

Communities in the desert of Rajasthan this year made full use of the very heavy rain that the region saw; there are many lessons we must draw …

Long-term impacts of lead exposure have finally been revealed

Lead exposure not only reduces IQ levels and lower socio-economic status, it costs India US $236 billion annually

Find a way to deal with used solar panels coated with antimony, NGT to govt

The heavy metal element is present in the glass used to manufacture the panels, which eventually end up in landfills and pollute the environment

Supreme Court orders installation of RFID at Delhi entry points

RFID system may bring efficiency in collection of toll tax and Environment Compensation Charge

Lasers add zing to alignment systmes

Indian engineers have developed a laser-based alignment system, which have the high level of precision essential for installing sophisticated …

Salted solutions

Ionic salts hold promise as ecofriendly solvents

Court asks to close polluting industries in Pali

More dirt on GAP

The much-hyped sewage treatment plants installed in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, under the Ganga Action Plan are proving to be ineffective. A report …