Category: Enviroment
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Water Woes in Bengaluru: Fines, Rationing, and the Quest for a Sustainable Future
In the wake of a severe water crisis, Bengaluru residents face a conundrum as new restrictions by the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) limit the use of potable water for non-essential activities, prompting a flurry of concerns from those living in independent houses due to their reliance on this primary water source for…
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Bengaluru’s Posh Gated Community Faces Acute Water Crisis
Bengaluru, home to Prestige Falcon City on Kanakapura Road, is experiencing a severe water shortage affecting its 2,500 luxury units. The citywide crisis has compelled residents to use disposable plates and visit nearby Forum Mall for bathroom access. According to a Reddit user, ‘Familiar-Art-8675,’ who resides in Prestige Falcon City, there has been a lengthy…
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Bengaluru’s Water Crisis: Prestige Falcon City Struggles as Government Tackles Shortage
As Bengaluru confronts a severe water shortage, initiatives by the state government to commandeer private water tankers for the city’s driest regions have intensified the predicament for numerous private apartments such as Prestige Falcon City, which houses 2,500 units situated on Kanakapura Road. The complex has been suggested to employ disposable plates and wet wipes…
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India Faces Warm Start to Summer 2024 with El Nino Conditions Persisting
New Delhi, March 1, 2024 – India is set to experience a notably warmer early summer this year, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). With El Nino continuing to influence the season, regions such as Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, north interior Karnataka, parts of Maharashtra, and Odisha might see more heatwaves than usual. The country…
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Rain Showers Grace National Capital and Northern Regions of India
Late Tuesday night, the national capital was greeted with light rainfall in various areas including Mandi House, RK Puram, and along the Indraprastha Road near Nizamuddin flyover towards Bhairon Marg, as well as on Kartavya Path. Visuals were captured of rain lashing parts of the city during these unseasonal showers. The weather event was driven…
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ISRO’s ‘Naughty Boy’ GSLV Rockets into Maturity with Successful INSAT-3DS Launch
The Indian Space Research Organisation marked another milestone with the successful launch of INSAT-3DS, a third-generation weather satellite, aboard the GSLV-F14 rocket on a Saturday evening from Sriharikota. This mission is set to bolster meteorological services and elevate the precision of weather forecasts across the nation. As the GSLV, previously known as the ‘naughty boy’…
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Widespread Rainfall and Temperature Variations Across India
The weather in India is experiencing a multitude of changes as forecasted by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). In particular, central and east India are gearing up for rainfall and thunderstorms from February 13 to February 15. Severe weather conditions have prompted the IMD to issue an orange alert for parts of East Uttar Pradesh,…
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Global Heat Spike: Record-Breaking January and 12-Month Temperature Surge
The planet has kicked off the year with record-breaking warmth, making this January the hottest ever observed since records began in 1950 according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). The month’s global heat surpassed that of January 2020, following a year (2023) that was already crowned as the hottest year with records…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Advocates for Environmental Energy and Real Secularism in Goa
On February 6, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized advancements in India’s energy sector during the second edition of India Energy Week (IEW) in Goa. Modi’s address indicated India’s commitment to enhancing the energy mix by developing affordable, sustainable, and environmentally friendly energy sources. The IEW aims to catalyze India’s energy transition, crucial for the…
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Light Showers and Snowfall Forecasted by IMD for North India in Early February
Residents of the national capital awoke to light precipitation on Sunday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting a continuation of generally cloudy skies featuring sporadic light rain and gusty winds. This was no surprise as the IMD, in a prior announcement, cautioned of a wet spell forecasted from February 3 through February 5, peaking…
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Weather Disturbances Across North India: Rain, Snow, and Dense Fog Affect Daily Life
Residents across North India, including Delhi and its neighbouring states, are bracing for widespread rainfall until Monday (February 5) due to a fresh western disturbance affecting the region from Saturday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts widespread rainfall across Delhi, Rajasthan, Chandigarh, Haryana, and Punjab on February 3 and 4, and in Uttar Pradesh on…
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Delhi Engulfed in Dense Fog: Flights Delayed, Visibility Reduced
New Delhi was enveloped by a dense cloak of fog early Wednesday morning, which significantly reduced visibility and led to the delay of over 50 flights at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The thick fog conditions created a challenging environment for air travel, with flights not equipped with CAT III technology being affected the most.…
