Category: Enviroment
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Andhra Pradesh to Boost Renewable Energy Sector with Rs 22,302 Crore Investment
The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB) has given the green light to substantial investments totaling Rs 22,302 crore in the field of energy, poised to considerably advance the renewable energy sector in the state. These investments are projected to create a promising 5,300 job opportunities. The decisions were made during a meeting presided…
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Icon of the Seas: Embarking on a Marine Journey with Environmental Questions
The ‘Icon of the Seas’, currently the world’s largest cruise ship, embarks on its maiden voyage amidst rising popularity for cruising. Setting sail from Miami, it holds the capacity to accommodate 8,000 passengers on its 20 decks. This remarkable vessel, operated by Royal Caribbean International, is powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), a cleaner-burning alternative…
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Persistent Cold Wave and Fog Engulf North India with IMD Alerts
North India continues to face severe cold weather conditions, with dense fog and cold to severe cold days anticipated to last over the next four to five days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The Delhi-NCR region has seen a slight improvement as the dense fog lifts, allowing for some sunshine, although the cold…
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Severe Coldwave Strikes Northern India with Advisory Alerts and Disruption in Delhi
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded the alarm for severe coldwave conditions hitting multiple states including Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, which are under red alert, signifying urgent action. Additionally, states such as Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Jharkhand have been placed under an orange alert, indicating a need for preparedness…
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Seismic Activity Felt in Delhi-NCR Originating from Afghanistan
On Thursday afternoon, Delhi-NCR and neighboring vicinities felt the ground shake due to seismic activity originating from afar. The seismic waves rocked the National Capital Region—encompassing Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad, and Gurugram—as well as other northern parts of India, including Chandigarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and Punjab. The source of the seismic activity, according to geological…
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Wintry Chill and Fog Envelop North India as Temperatures Drop
The city of Delhi found itself in the grip of a particularly intense cold day this season. The mercury level dipped to a notable two-year low, with the maximum temperature falling to 13.4°C, a deviation from the norm by six degrees. The chill didn’t stop there; by Tuesday, the capital recorded a minimum temperature of…
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Delhi-NCR Experiences Sharp Temperature Drop Amid Dense Fog
Cold conditions intensified in Delhi-NCR as the area saw a decrease in maximum temperatures by 7-8 degrees Celsius from the usual weather patterns for this season on a fog-filled Thursday. The capital city and nearby regions are under the grip of a cold wave with accompanying dense fog. In the broader northern India, including areas…
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Kerala date with monsoon delayed
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Tuesday that the onset of monsoon over Kerala is likely to be delayed by four days, with a model error of ± 4 days, and is expected to occur on June 4. This is slightly later than the usual date of onset of June 1, which is the…
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MCD द्वारा रोशनआरा बाग झील का पुनरजीवन
दिल्ली नगर निगम (एमसीडी) ने ऐतिहासिक रोशनआरा बाग झील की बहाली प्रक्रिया शुरू की है, जो 57 एकड़, 17वीं सदी के मुगलकालीन रोशनआरा उद्यान का हिस्सा है, जिसे बादशाह शाहजहां और बेगम मुमताज महल की दूसरी बेटी ने विकसित किया था। रोशनआरा का मकबरा भी उत्तरी दिल्ली में है। यह झील, जो 3.8-एकड़ में फैली…
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MCD’s revival of Roshanara Garden Lake at final stages
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated the restoration process of the historic Roshanara Bagh lake, part of the 57-acre, 17th century Mughal-era Roshanara garden, developed by the second daughter of the emperor Shah Jahan and begum Mumtaz Mahal, Roshanara, houses her tomb too in north Delhi. This lake, which is spread across 3.8-acres…
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Update on Cyclone Mocha, a very severe storm headed towards Bangladesh-Myanmar coast
A deep depression in the Bay of Bengal is set to intensify into a very severe cyclonic storm, codenamed Cyclone Mocha, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A low-pressure system has already been formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea, signalling the start of the cyclone season. Cyclone Mocha…
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मौसम विभाग के अनुसार एल नीनो इस साल मानसून को प्रभावित कर सकता है
एल नीनो का डर वास्तविक है, क्योंकि मौसम की इस घटना से भारत के मानसून में व्यवधान पैदा होने की संभावना है। भारतीय मौसम विज्ञान विभाग (IMD) के अनुसार, जून, जुलाई, अगस्त मानसून अवधि में अल नीनो के आने की 70% संभावना है, हालांकि निजी भविष्यवक्ता स्काईनेट और IMD सहमत हैं कि लंबी अवधि के…
