Ground Report Desk

Srinagar faced its hottest day in 25 years at 35.6°C, triggering health advisories and weather warnings. Gulmarg also recorded its highest July temperature in 11 years at 25.7°C. The heatwave has caused water shortages.

A huge landslide has blocked the Kishtwar-Paddar road in Jammu and Kashmir, isolating over 50 villages. Efforts to clear the debris are underway, but limited resources hinder progress. Climate change exacerbate the risk of landslides in the region

Hurricane Beryl, now a Category 4 storm with 130 mph winds, is impacting the Windward Islands. Barbados, Grenada, and Trinidad and Tobago face severe weather, while the storm poses significant risks to St. Vincent, the Grenadines, and Grenada.

India's petrochemical industry, projected to reach USD 300 billion by 2025, faces scrutiny due to health and environmental concerns. As production expands, pollution from petrochemical complexes threatens nearby communities with severe health risks

Climate Central's study reveals nearly five billion people experienced extreme heat due to climate change in June. India led with 619 million affected. The report links fossil fuel use to increased heat waves, urging rapid carbon emission reduction.

Wildlife SOS and Maharashtra Forest Department successfully rehabilitated and released four jungle cat kittens from Otur Forest Range. Despite failed reunification attempts, the kittens thrived at MLRC

उत्तराखंड में भारी बारिश के बाद कई पर्यटक जंगल में फंस गए। जब वे दर्शनीय स्थलों की यात्रा पर गए तो सफारी जीप और कारें रामनगर वन (पश्चिम) डिवीजन के भीतर एक सड़क पर कतारबद्ध हो गईं, जिससे जाम की स्थिति बन गई।

Modi-Adani Files" by The Financial Times investigates rise and fall of Gautam Adani, his alleged connections to PM Modi, and the impact of Hindenburg Research's fraud accusations. The documentary examines India's regulatory system, corporate governance

Wildlife SOS rescued a peacock from an 80-foot borewell in Agra, India. Quick action by villagers, forest officials, and the rescue team led to a successful operation. The incident highlights ongoing wildlife protection efforts and community involvement.

The demolition of three towering chimneys and three massive cooling towers in Zhengzhou marks a significant milestone in the city's urban renewal project.