Meghalaya experiences an alarming spike in extreme rainfall due to climate change By Ground report 06 Apr 2024 A recent study revealed alarming trends in extreme one-day rainfall events in parts of India in the northeastern regions including Meghalaya. Read More
These states will face heatwaves from April to June By Ground report 02 Apr 2024 India are expected to experience above-normal daytime with increased heatwaves during the summer months of April, May, and June. Read More
Since 1979 climate change made heat waves last longer, spike hotter: study By Ground report 01 Apr 2024 A new study finds that climate change is causing giant heat waves to crawl slower across the globe, thereby baking more people for a longer Read More
Spring is no longer what it used to be... and it comes earlier By Wahid Bhat 26 Mar 2024 The changing climate is causing disruptions in the timing of spring, affecting ecosystems globally. Early springs pose challenges for plants and animals, leading to ecological imbalances and impacting pollination, hibernation, and species behavior. Read More
Heat index—how hot it feels—is rising faster than temperature: Study By Ground report 20 Mar 2024 Texans are used to very hot summers. However, a recent study shows that the heat index, which is the temperature we feel, has risen much Read More
Bengaluru decides to cut 20% water supply of Defense, Railways, Universities and private companies By Wahid Bhat 13 Mar 2024 The Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) has declared a significant reduction in the water supply to the city's bulk. Read More
50 Himalayan groups link climate disasters to governance failures By Ground report 12 Mar 2024 Over 50 social and environmental organizations have united under the ‘People for Himalaya’ campaign, asserting that the recent Read More
Maharashtra's Beed women opting for hysterectomy to keep working By Ground report 12 Mar 2024 Women from Beed district in India’s Maharashtra state are being forced to leave their homes to work in the sugar cane industry. Read More
February 2024: Another month, another record – earth's heat continues to rise By Wahid Bhat 09 Mar 2024 February’s temperatures soared to 1.77°C above the historical average for the month in the pre-industrial era, marking it Read More
Rural poor in India lose 5% of income annually to heat stress, increases climate vulnerability By Ground report 05 Mar 2024 A new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reveals that climate change is taking a heavy Read More