Climate & Environment
Climate science, weather patterns, biodiversity, pollution, ecosystems and environmental policy.
Hurricane Simon and Post-Tropical Rachel Bring Flood and Coastal-Wave Risks to Mexico
Mexico’s weather agency warned of severe rain, coastal waves and flooding risks from Hurricane Simon and post-tropical Rachel in its October 11…
India May Need 105–150 GW More Coal Capacity as Power Demand Surges
The Central Electricity Authority chief says India may need 105–150 GW of additional coal capacity beyond earlier plans as electricity demand rises…
India’s Wheat Sowing Could Fall 5–10% as Water Shortages Push Farmers to Other Crops
India’s wheat acreage could shrink 5–10% this winter as water shortages and a relatively small MSP increase prompt some farmers to consider…
Telangana Farmers Urged to Shift Rabi Crops Away from Water-Intensive Paddy
Telangana officials are urging farmers to plan Rabi cultivation around water availability and consider pulses, oilseeds, millets and suitable horticultural crops instead…
WMO Warns Strengthening El Niño Could Intensify Global Heat and Shift Rainfall Patterns
The World Meteorological Organization says Pacific sea-surface temperatures are forecast to rise sharply during October–December, with potential consequences for heat, drought and…
Fazilka Grain Market Flooding Sparks Farmers’ Protest After Paddy Losses
Heavy rain inundated Fazilka’s grain market, damaging harvested paddy and prompting farmers and commission agents to protest over drainage failures and compensation.
India’s AI Data-Centre Expansion Faces Local Pushback Over Water, Power and Neighbourhood Impacts
Residents near planned data centres in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh are raising concerns about water use, electricity demand, noise and consultation as…
Ken-Betwa River-Linking Project Faces Fresh Questions Over Displacement and Compensation
Residents affected by the Ken-Betwa river-linking project in Madhya Pradesh say compensation has not fully addressed losses, while the government defends the…
Delhi-NCR Rain Brings Highest October Downpour Since 2022; Waterlogging Disrupts Travel
Heavy rain and thunderstorms swept Delhi-NCR on October 12, bringing cooler conditions but raising risks of waterlogging, traffic delays and reduced visibility.
Gomti River Recedes in Lucknow, but Flood-Hit Families Face a Long Recovery
Water levels have begun to fall after weeks of flooding, but several low-lying areas in Lucknow remain inundated and recovery is expected…