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Warming of Arabian Sea linked to Wayanad landslides, say climate scientist

Extremely heavy rain triggered a series of landslides in the hilly areas of Kerala's Wayanad distri…

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Kerala landslide adds to tally of over 180 rain-related deaths since June

India has faced a devastating monsoon season, with states like Kerala, Gujarat, and Himachal Prades…

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Climate shocks can lead to increased domestic violence in the coming years, warn researchers

The study, which analysed data from 156 countries, found that the increase will be more significant…

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Nearly 50% of India's public infrastructure unprepared for disaster management, notes CBRE survey

The vulnerability to disasters is further exacerbated by a confluence of factors, including changin…

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Nepal floods and landslides have claimed nearly 200 lives over the weekend. What's going on there?

A low pressure system over the Bay of Bengal and the unusual positioning of the monsoon trough trig…

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Hurricanes are taking the election by storm. Here's where Harris and Trump stand on natural disaster policies.

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, Harris and Trump are under new scrutiny over their disa…

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Here's how natural disasters are shaping the buy-versus-rent decision in vulnerable states like Florida

Homeowners in high-risk states face rising insurance costs, while renters get significantly less po…

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The Indian government is taking steps to control rainfall and weather within five years — is it too risky of a move?

India's Mission Mausam aims to control weather phenomena like rainfall and hail within five years u…

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Buying a home in one of these 9 climate-risk states? Here's how to deal with spiking home insurance rates from someone who lives in one

If you're moving to one of these 9 climate-risk states, good home insurance is critical. Here's how…

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Nearly half of India's recent climate incidents occurred in the Himalayas! Year-long droughts on the horizon: study

According to the Centre for Science and Environment's State of India's Environment 2024 report, 44%…

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Goa partners with World Bank to tackle sea level rise, coastal erosion and other climate change-related hazards

Studies have shown that about 80% of the Goan population lives in low-lying coastal areas, making i…

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Reliance Foundation signs MoU with IMD to strengthen weather information

The Reliance Foundation signed an MoU with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) under the Mini…

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Wayanad Landslide: Kerala Bank waives loans for disaster victims at Chooralmala Branch

In the wake of the landslide disaster at Mundakkai in Wayanad district of Kerala that took place on…

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Landslides in Kerala are turning increasingly common, especially in the monsoon season

Experts attribute these landslides to heavy rainfall, geologically weak soil, deforestation, and ca…

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Nearly 5 billion people endured extreme heat in June; 619 million affected in India: Report

India, which experienced one of its hottest and longest heat waves, recorded more than 40,000 suspe…

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On the right track — Economic Survey 2023-24 outlines India’s commendable climate action

India's Economic Survey 2023-24 showcases remarkable progress in combating climate change and promo…

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18 million rental units are at risk as climate disasters get more common, Harvard study says

"Newer rental units are much more likely to be vulnerable to weather- and climate-related hazards."

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Climate change will soon begin to alter the very structure of our brains, study warns

Previous research has already shown that adverse environmental factors can have serious effects on …

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India and Bangladesh reiterate commitment to free, open, inclusive, secure and rules-based Indo-Pacific region

India and Bangladesh have reiterated their commitment to a free, open, inclusive, secure, and rules…

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Global warming is rocking the world harder — literally!

A new study has found that climate-induced changes have been affecting the behaviour of ocean waves…