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In 2019, 2 beavers were released in Yorkshire’s Cropton Forest. 5 years later, 6 dams are slowing floodwaters and reviving wildlifeA five-year experiment in North Yorkshire shows how beavers can reshape ecosystems while helping manage floodwater. Two beavers built six d...- Northeast India swings between heavier downpours and longer dry spells, signalling monsoon instability: 52-year studyA new IMD and NCMRWF study covering weather patterns from 1971 to 2022 finds that Northeast India is facing a rise in both intense one day ...
- India sends fresh tranche of relief material to NepalIndia sent eleven tonnes of relief supplies to Nepal on Saturday. This aid includes medicines, tents, and sleeping bags for flood victims. ...
- 134-Partner Himalay Unnati Mission Coalition Seeks Himalayan Authority, Early-Warning Network as Disasters IntensifyCoalition led by The Art of Living and theInternational Association for Human Values to study cloudbursts, landslides andglacier hazards ac...
- Seoul used 1 daylighted buried stream to solve urban heat issues across 10km of concrete highway; the result transformed an asphalt corridor into a cool public parkSeoul once buried a stream beneath a major highway, turning a natural waterway into a corridor of concrete and traffic. Years later, the ci...
- After 400 years, beavers are back in England; 9 dams are estimated to store 3 million litres of water and slow flood flowsBeavers are altering England's waterways by building dams and canals. These structures increase water storage and slow down river flows sig...
- Nepal flood death toll surges to 1,410; over 6,100 still missingNepal's devastating flash floods have claimed 1,410 lives and left over 6,100 people missing. These floods were triggered by an ice-rock av...
- Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to visit Bihar on Sep 16Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will visit Bihar on Wednesday, September 16. He will conduct an aerial survey of flood-aff...
- EAM Jaishankar to visit Bhutan on Sept 16-17; hold talks with counterpart DhungyelExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Bhutan from September 16-17. He will hold bilateral talks with Bhutan's Foreign Minister ...
- Bihar floods: Rahul Gandhi urges govt to carry out relief, rescue operations with full promptnessBihar faces devastating floods affecting nearly fifty lakh people across fifteen districts. Rahul Gandhi expressed deep condolences and urg...
- India okays Nepal's request for 654 MW electricity advance importIndia has approved Nepal's request for advance electricity import approvals. This allows Nepal to import around 654 MW of peak electricity ...
- Over 48 lakh people affected in Bihar flood; water levels of rivers start to recedeAs of Sunday, over 48 lakh residents in flood-ravaged Bihar are still facing significant challenges. Fortunately, waters in most rivers are...
- Over 43 lakh people affected in 14 districts as flood wreaks havoc in BiharOver 43 lakh people are affected by Bihar floods across fourteen districts. Several rivers, including the Ganga, are flowing above their da...
- Bihar floods: Over 35 lakh hit by deluge in 14 districts as Ganga crosses its highest flood markBihar floods worsened Tuesday, impacting over 35 lakh people in fourteen districts. The Ganga River at Sultanganj surpassed its highest flo...
- Realty firms must adopt scientific temperament, build sustainable housing projects: MoHUA SecyA housing ministry spokesperson has encouraged real estate companies to implement sustainable development practices, including the incorpor...
- Flood-hit Nepal races to rebuild bridges, restore vital road links with India, China supportNepal has sought temporary bridges from both India and China, which have responded positively. The floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanc...
- Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel seeks climate justice after deadly floods: 1,356 killed, 4,996 still missingNepal's President Ramchandra Paudel urged global action for climate justice for vulnerable nations. He also called for national unity among...
- Since 2014, US farmers have been deliberately flooding their fields to create habitat for migratory birds; a decade later, 180,000 acres of farmland have become temporary wetlands serving as vital habitat for millions of birdsBirdReturns pays farmers to flood fields, creating vital temporary wetlands for migrating birds. This initiative helps birds and also reple...
- In Oregon, beaver dams along Fanno and Bronson creeks stored hundreds to over 1,200 cubic meters more water during storms, slowing how quickly runoff moved downstreamBeaver dams significantly slow floodwater flow in urban creeks, according to a new study. These natural structures store substantial amount...
- Nepal floods: DNA testing offers last hope to families searching for missing loved onesNepal faces a significant challenge identifying flood victims after devastating floods. Authorities are relying on DNA testing to identify ...
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