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India could lose a quarter of its economy by 2070 – here’s why

India faces significant risks from climate change, including sea-level rise, extreme heat, and seve…

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Severe cyclonic storm Dana to hit Odisha and West Bengal on Thursday; IMD issues red warning across states

The India Meteorological Department warns of heavy rains in Odisha and West Bengal, advising precau…

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Several Bihar districts on alert as IMD warns of heavy rain and flash floods

The bulletin warned that these districts face a "low to moderate flash flood risk" over the next 24…

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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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Indo-Gangetic Plains, home to half the Indian population, to soon become hotspot of extreme climate events: study

The study suggests that the Plains could face increased risks of crop failure due to rising tempera…

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Assam flood situation grim, nearly 23 lakh people affected in 28 districts

He said that the safety and hygiene of flood relief camps was a priority of the government w…

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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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Over half of the Indian population is vulnerable to health threats spurred on by climate change

Further, the study’s authors also identified 38 districts with very high vulnerability, 306 with hi…

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Nearly all Indians are aware of the effects of climate change, almost half believe it is avoidable: survey

This awareness translates into action. In their daily lives, a growing number of Indians are embrac…

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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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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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Water shortage detrimental to India's credit health, may spark social unrest: Moody's

Moody's Ratings on Tuesday said India's growing water shortage can disrupt farm and industry sector…

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Govt expert calls for urgent climate planning and green energy transition in wake of worsening Indian weather

Just last year, we experienced record temperatures teaming up with deadly and prolonged heat waves …

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Planning to move to a metro? Here’s what the climate of some of India’s major cities will be like in 60 years!

To understand how climate change might reshape the climate of cities in the future, a new tool allo…

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Cyclone 'Remal' intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; To hit West Bengal-Bangladesh coasts Sunday night

Cyclone 'Remal' has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and is expected to make landfall betwe…

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More than two-thirds of Asia’s population is at risk of coastline flooding by 2050 — and India’s on the front line

No matter how fast the world manages to curb its carbon emissions in the coming years, sea-levels a…

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Northeast reels under intense heat weeks after downpours, floods and landslides

After heavy downpour, floods and landslides that battered Northeast India for the last two months, …

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Flood-like a situation highlights how cities must adapt to climate change

According to the IPCC, urban climate resilient development is observed to be more effective if it i…

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India's stock market overtakes Hong Kong's as the 4th largest in the world

The total value of shares in India's stock market equalled $4.33 trillion on Monday's close, toppin…

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Explained: Why Assam gets flooded every year

Assam is one of the most flood-prone states in India and it has almost become an annual calamity. A…