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IMD issues red rain warning across Odisha
NDTVArchived
The India Meteorological Department issued a red warning of very heavy to extremely heavy rain over Odisha on August 13 as a well-marked low over the North Bay of Bengal moved northwest. Gangetic West Bengal, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand are also in the wet spell. Fishermen were ad
NGT seeks report on 25 Sikkim tunnel deaths
EastMojoArchived
The National Green Tribunal has taken suo motu note of 25 worker deaths after a suspected methane release in NHPC's Teesta-VI head race tunnel at Samardung, Namchi, on July 20. The Principal Bench transferred the case to the Eastern Zonal Bench in Kolkata for hearing on September
Haridwar clears thousands of tonnes after Kanwar Yatra
NDTVArchived
After the Kanwar Yatra, Haridwar authorities reported moving about 7,000 tonnes of garbage to dumping grounds, with some civic estimates near 8,000 metric tonnes overall. Nearly five crore pilgrims visited to collect Ganga water during this Sawan season. Cleanup videos showed dis
Tamak Nala recedes after washing away BRO bridge
Down To EarthArchived
Tamak Nala in Chamoli returned to normal flow after an August 10 surge washed away a Border Roads Organisation valley bridge on the Jyotirmath-Malari road. A BRO employee and a vehicle were swept away, and search operations continue. Seventeen Niti Valley villages, including Dron
National monsoon deficit eases only one point
Times of IndiaArchived
Good rains over Delhi, Haryana and east Rajasthan cut local shortfalls, yet India's cumulative monsoon deficit moved only from 12 percent on August 2 to 11 percent on August 9. Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Andhra Pradesh remained deficient. Twelve states still show
Monsoon revival cuts deficit as El Nino risk rises
NDTVArchived
Widespread rains cut India's cumulative rainfall deficit to 11 percent, while Delhi saw its wettest first week of August since 2011. Kharif sowing shortfall narrowed to 17.96 lakh hectares as of August 7. The World Meteorological Organization still flags developing El Nino risks
IMD issues orange alert for Uttarakhand Chhattisgarh
News On AIRArchived
The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall over Uttarakhand and Chhattisgarh. Heavy rain was also forecast over Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and parts of
Assam flood death toll reaches 100 on August 10
NDTVArchived
Assam's flood death toll reached 100 on August 10 as about 1.37 lakh people across seven districts and 456 villages faced rising waters. Golaghat is the worst hit district with around seventy thousand people affected overall. Authorities listed 125 relief camps, while the Dhansir
Assam floods death toll reaches 100 on August 10
The HinduArchived
Assam's flood death toll reached 100 on August 10 as about 1.4 lakh people across seven districts and 456 villages remained affected by rising flood waters. Golaghat is the worst-hit district with around 70,000 people impacted overall. Authorities listed 125 relief camps, while t
How should relief be prioritised across wet states?
NDTVArchived
With Assam floods, Himachal road cuts and red alerts in Haryana and Kerala districts, monsoon damage is accumulating as Delhi watches the Yamuna near warning level. Households in alert zones can track IMD updates and avoid low-lying travel routes this week. How should local adminDelhi and several states under IMD rain alerts
News On AIRArchived
IMD placed yellow to orange rain alerts across several states, with orange warnings for Odisha and Rajasthan citing heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and Kerala were under very heavy rain watch after recent wet weather. Heavy rain was alsoWhy IMD flagged orange alerts for two states
Down To EarthArchived
On August 8 the India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for eastern Rajasthan and Odisha as a low pressure area forms over the Bay of Bengal. Rain is expected across more than 18 states, with isolated spells of 115 to 204 mm possible. Delhi is forecast to see more
Why multiple systems are prolonging Delhi-NCR rain
NDTVArchived
Prolonged rain over Delhi-NCR in early August 2026 is linked to several systems acting together. A low pressure over southwest Uttar Pradesh, a monsoon trough through Delhi, a Western Disturbance and Bay moisture are combining. On August 7 afternoon, Pushp Vihar recorded 111.5 mm
Heavy rain leaves Delhi-NCR waterlogged under red alert
NDTVArchived
Heavy rain on August 7 caused widespread waterlogging and traffic jams across Delhi-NCR as the IMD issued a red alert. Commuters reported cab shortages and long delays on routes including Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, Wazirabad Road, Delhi-Jaipur Highway and the Noida-Greater Noida Exp
Cabinet clears Rs 23731 crore GOBARdhan CBG scheme
PMO IndiaArchived
The Union Cabinet approved GOBARdhan, India's national bioenergy scheme, with a Rs 23,731 crore outlay from FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36. The plan sets a stable compressed biogas price of Rs 2,110 per MMBTU and capital assistance up to Rs 2 crore per tonne per day for eligible plants
Cabinet clears Rs 23731 crore GOBARdhan bioenergy plan
BioEnergy TimesArchived
The Union Cabinet on August 6 approved the GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme with an outlay of Rs 23731 crore from FY 2026-27 to 2035-36. Compressed biogas blending is set to rise from 3 percent toward 5 percent. An administered price of Rs 2110 per MMBTU and capital a
IMD alerts as heavy rain floods Delhi-NCR roads
Hindustan TimesArchived
Heavy rain flooded Delhi-NCR roads on August 6 as IMD issued an orange alert for the Capital after earlier red warnings for several districts. Noida and Ghaziabad were under orange alert; Gurugram and Faridabad were under yellow. Gurugram Police advised private offices to allow w
Nadda visits Assam flood village by tractor
Times of IndiaArchived
Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited flood-hit Nepali Khuti in Sivasagar, Assam, on August 5, travelling by tractor with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He assured full Centre support for ongoing relief work. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority put the death toll
SC directs CEC to review Himachal ecology in phases
LiveLawArchived
Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta directed the Central Empowered Committee to examine Himachal Pradesh ecological issues in phases, including alleged illegal constructions in the Shimla green belt. The matter arises from a suo motu public interest litigation. The next hearin
JP Nadda visits Assam flood-hit Sivasagar villages
NDTVArchived
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday visited flood-hit Nepalikhuti in Assam's Sivasagar district with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, touring by tractor to assess damage. Nearly 90 people have died and more than 1.22 lakh remain affected across five districts after ove
Kerala floods revive 2018 trauma as camps refill
The News MinuteArchived
Relentless rain since August 1 left parts of central Kerala underwater, with Ranni, Thiruvalla and Aranmula in Pathanamthitta among the worst hit. About 6,400 people were shifted to 133 relief camps in the district alone. Statewide, more than 11,000 people moved into temporary reAssam flood toll rises to 87 as 1.28 lakh affected
The HinduArchived
Assam's flood death toll rose to 87 after two more fatalities were reported from Sivasagar district, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority said. About 1.28 lakh people remained affected across seven districts, with 380 villages and over 14,230 hectares of cropland inundat
Kozhikode waterlogging persists despite clearer weather in Kerala
The HinduArchived
Clear and sunny weather returned to most of north Kerala on Tuesday morning even as the IMD issued a red alert for Kozhikode, Kannur, Wayanad and Kasaragod, and an orange alert for Malappuram and Palakkad. Water-logging continued in low-lying Kozhikode areas including Mavoor and
IMD issues orange alert for four states' heavy rain
News on AIRArchived
The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall over Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim. Heavy rain is expected over Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and the northeastern
Glaw Lake becomes Arunachal's first Ramsar wetland site
Telegraph IndiaArchived
Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav announced that Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district has been designated India's 101st Ramsar site, the state's first. The high altitude freshwater lake sits inside the Kamlang Tiger Reserve and hosts over 150 tree species and
Monsoon floods kill over one hundred thirty across three states
The Times of IndiaArchived
Southwest monsoon rain has killed more than 130 people across Assam, Gujarat and Kerala, affecting lakhs of residents. Assam reported 82 deaths and nearly 1.78 lakh people affected across seven districts. Gujarat recorded 35 rain-related deaths and Kerala at least 15 dead with se
Assam villagers rescue over 1,000 stranded people
The Times of IndiaArchived
More than 1,000 people stranded in Assam's Sivasagar district were rescued by local residents using boats in the Nepali Khuti area. Rescuers from four to five nearby villages abandoned their own flooded homes to save others as waters rose rapidly. Floods affect five districts witKerala overnight rains swell rivers and flood threat
The HinduArchived
Heavy overnight rain in central Travancore raised major rivers and triggered fresh flood fears in Kottayam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha on August 3. The Meenachil River rose nearly three feet overnight and the Pampa breached banks at Aranmula, prompting evacuations. A red alert
Bengaluru civic bodies get August 15 garbage deadline
The HinduArchived
Karnataka Lokayukta on July 29 set an August 15 deadline for five Greater Bengaluru corporations and BSWML to clear garbage black spots and improve waste disposal. East, West and North corporations reported hundreds of dump sites with partial clearance. BSWML is installing IntelCloudburst damages shops in Kishtwar district
NDTVArchived
A cloudburst struck Kishtwar's Chatroo area early on August 1, damaging commercial outlets and shops in Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said after speaking to the district deputy commissioner. No casualties were reported. Singh said affected shopkeepers would rec
Kerala landslip kills mother and son in Poonjar
The HinduArchived
A rain triggered landslip buried a house at Payanithottam in Poonjar Thekkekara, Kottayam on August 1, killing Regina Johny and her son Josephin Johny. The hillside adjoining their home gave way after incessant rain. Rescuers recovered both bodies from debris. Local residents saiOdisha flood worsens as Hirakud opens 22 gates
NewsOnAirArchived
Odisha's flood situation deteriorated on July 31 as the Mahanadi swelled after heavy rain in upper catchment areas, with 22 gates at Hirakud Dam releasing water and the reservoir at 625.15 feet. Fifteen districts are affected, water is rising at Mundali in Cuttack and downstream
150 relief camps readied as Godavari, Sabari rivers rise
The HinduArchived
Authorities readied 150 relief camps along the Godavari and Sabari rivers on the Andhra Pradesh-Chhattisgarh-Telangana border after the second Godavari flood warning was issued at Bhadrachalam on July 31. District Collector K. Dinesh Kumar said floodwater is expected to reach theGujarat shuts schools, evacuates hundreds amid rain alert
NDTVArchived
Gujarat evacuated over 1,100 people from Surat district and shut schools and colleges across several districts for August 1, after the India Meteorological Department forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next two days. In Dang district, 311 students at a school in Subir
Assam village vanishes in hour as toll hits 78
Times of IndiaArchived
Hiloni village in Assam was largely wiped out within an hour as floodwaters surged on July 30, according to ground reports from the region. The death toll from Assam floods rose to 78 with more than three lakh people affected statewide. Guwahati based reporting described Hiloni a
Satellite maps show 145120 hectares submerged in Assam
NDTVArchived
Satellite maps reveal about 145,120 hectares submerged across Assam amid ongoing monsoon floods on July 30. Remote sensing data provides a broad view of inundation as rivers overflow in multiple districts statewide. The imagery supplements ground reports as rescue and relief team
Odisha floods affect seven lakh in 20 districts
The HinduArchived
Floods have affected about seven lakh people across 20 of Odisha's 30 districts as of July 30, officials said. The state recorded 96.7 percent excess rainfall in July, triggering widespread inundation and river overflow. Three deaths were reported as rescue and relief operations
Influencers and NGOs step up Assam flood relief efforts
NDTVArchived
Social media influencers and non profit groups are helping Assam flood relief in districts including Jorhat and Sivasagar, mobilising donations and supplies for affected communities. The floods have killed more than 75 people and affected over 3.3 lakh residents. Volunteer networ
Torrential rain triggers flash floods across north Odisha
Times of IndiaArchived
Torrential rain from a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has triggered flash floods across north Odisha, submerging a stretch of the Kolkata-Mumbai National Highway near Rugudihi village in Keonjhar district. Balasore recorded 246.6 mm of rainfall in 24 hours, flooding roads
Heavy rain floods Delhi streets, red alert issued
The HinduArchived
Heavy rain lashed Delhi on Tuesday morning, causing waterlogging and traffic jams across Connaught Place, Janpath, Barakhamba Road and other low-lying areas, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue a red alert for thunderstorms, lightning and rain. The IMD forecast
As Assam floodwaters recede, relief turns to animals
The HinduArchived
As floodwaters recede in Assam, animal protection organisations have joined the state's Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department to run medical camps for more than 10,000 traumatised livestock and pets. The floods, considered the worst in 60 years, affected more than 7.5 lakh p
Andhra Pradesh warns fishermen as depression forms
The HinduArchived
The Andhra Pradesh government issued a high-alert warning on Monday after a depression over the Bay of Bengal was forecast to intensify. Fisheries Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu asked fishermen along the north coast to stay ashore until the advisory is lifted. Rainfall was record
Why three untouched Assam districts flooded this year
The HinduArchived
Charaideo, Jorhat and Sivasagar, historically among Assam's least flood-affected districts, accounted for over 94 percent of the 7.21 lakh people hit on July 23, the worst floods in 60 years for eastern Assam. Extreme rainfall in Nagaland's border districts between July 18 and 20
Sundarbans mangroves dry and sickly on World Mangrove Day
Telegraph IndiaArchived
On World Mangrove Day, Telegraph India reports Sundarbans forests looking dry and sickly amid high salinity and erosion pressures. India ranks 176th on the Environmental Performance Index while a Rs 50 crore afforestation budget faces delta-wide damage. Mangrove loss weakens coas
NASA tracks polar ice effect on Earth spin
Noticias AmbientalesArchived
NASA JPL research shows Earth's rotation varies by milliseconds and its polar axis wobbles. Polar ice melt in Greenland and Antarctica shifts mass toward the equator, slowing spin slightly. Atmospheric friction, El Niño, and jet streams drive most short-term day-length change, pe
France and Spain wildfires force mass evacuations
The HinduArchived
More than one hundred sixty-six thousand people were evacuated as wildfires spread in France and Spain, including one hundred forty-one thousand in France and twenty-five thousand in the Madrid region. Cap Ferret saw forty-four thousand flee and fifty-plus houses destroyed. Franc
Gujarat floods kill thirty one as waters recede
Times of IndiaArchived
Intense monsoon rain left at least thirty one dead in Gujarat as receding floodwaters exposed devastation on July 25. Navsari reported fifteen deaths, Valsad seven, Kheda four and Surat two, mostly from drowning. About thirty eight thousand people were relocated, mainly from Navs
Bordeaux suburbs evacuated as wildfire spreads
The HinduArchived
Authorities evacuated parts of three western Bordeaux suburbs including the airport on July 25 as a massive wildfire shifted toward the wine city. Gironde prefect ordered the move early Saturday citing spreading flames despite firefighter deployments. About two hundred thousand pGujarat floods shift forty thousand residents
The HinduArchived
Gujarat floods on July 24 shifted 40500 people, rescued 6367 and relocated 38000 from Navsari and Valsad districts. Army, NDRF, SDRF and Coast Guard joined rescue operations. Mehmedabad recorded 507mm rain and one death occurred in Tapi. IMD issued a red alert for Mahisagar, PancGujarat rains displace 38,000 people
The HinduArchived
Relentless rain paralysed Gujarat for a third consecutive day on July 24, displacing 38,000 people mainly from Navsari and Valsad districts, officials said. More than 352 people have been rescued, and one death was reported in Tapi. Four NDRF teams and two Army columns were deplo