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Mumbai weather: Rail services disrupted due to soil erosion near tracks and waterlogging amid heavy rain; check latest updatesMumbai weather: Trans-Harbour Railway services faced temporary disruption between Koparkhairane and Ghansoli due to soil erosion beneath tr...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
Video: Iran’s Hormuz coast turns red overnight: Is it a toxic warning or rare natural marvel? Here’s what scientists sayHormuz Island in Iran has turned a striking blood-red after recent heavy rains. This natural phenomenon occurs as iron-rich soil washes int...
Maharashtra govt suspends farm loan recovery in rain-affected tehsilsMaharashtra government offers relief to farmers in 34 districts impacted by heavy rains. Measures include loan rationalisation and a one-ye...
J&K weather: 58 trains cancelled in Jammu, Katra & Udhampur; rail traffic suspended due to flash floodsDue to record rains, Northern Railways cancelled 58 trains to Jammu and Katra. Sixty-four trains faced short termination or origination. Ra...
18 trains cancelled in Jammu, Katra & Udhampur as heavy rains disrupt rail trafficHeavy rainfall in the Jammu region has led to the cancellation of 18 trains to and from Katra, Udhampur, and Jammu. The relentless downpour...
Kanchan trees, nature-based solution to riverbank erosion in MajuliIn the village of Pathorichuk, Majuli, Assam, local residents have discovered a remarkable way to combat riverbank erosion by planting Kanc...
IMD warns of heavy rains in Assam over next 3 daysAssam is bracing for continued inclement weather as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across...
Badrinath National Highway shows fresh signs of subsidence after crack appearThe subsidence-sensitive spot has been demarcated with reflective tapes for the safety of vehicles and drivers are being asked to drive car...
Kinnaur, Spiti valley cut off from Shimla due to landslidesAlternate routes are also closed due to heavy rains and landslides. The Luhri-Aut National Highway (305) is also blocked at three places an...
TS ECET 2022 postponed due to heavy rains, new dates to be announced soonThe TS ECET 2022 Exam was scheduled for the morning session and afternoon session. However, the torrential rains in Telangana have postpone...
Mountain erosion may add CO2 to atmosphere: Study
'Indo-Nepal talks on to mitigate devastation caused by floods'Discussions between India and Nepal are going on to mitigate devastation caused by the floods, the government today said.
People moved to safer places in Jammu as Basantar river crosses safety markThe measures were taken by administration after the water in the Basantar River breached various embankments and entered the houses in vill...
- Electric grid will accelerate climate change in Sundarbans: Experts
The ongoing extension of the electric grid to the remote islands of Sundarbans will not only adversely affect the viability of existing ren...
- World bank preparatory team on flood and anti-erosion project held discussions with Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi
A team of the World Bank (WB) on a preparatory mission on flood and anti- erosion related projects in the State held discussions with Chief...
- Ongoing heavy, continuous rain in Tea belt to impart ill-effect on tea production
Heavy and continuous downpour for last five weeks in entire tea belt in Darjeeling and adjoining foothills has become a major concern for t...
- Erosion of Juhu seabed a worry, say environmentalists
Environmentalists and marine experts said the stranded MV Wisdom could pose a severe threat to the coast's ecology if it remains at Juhu be...
- IJSG favours application of jute geo-textiles
International Jute Study Group, a Dhaka-based inter-governmental body set up to function as global commodity body for jute and other fibres...