Ground Report Desk

A powerful solar storm has sparked auroras visible across parts of the U.S. this week. Residents in northern states may witness the northern lights on April 16 and 17, with clear skies and dark locations offering the best views.

Madhya Pradesh faces intense heat as 9 cities record over 40°C. Bhopal reached 41.1°C, Ratlam 42.6°C. People used umbrellas, weddings moved under tents. Heatwave likely till April 18 with more hot days ahead.

Only 24% of Indian homes have ACs or coolers. Rising demand is pushing up power use, with cooling now accounting for 6.6% of electricity. Stark gaps remain across states, especially in India’s hottest and poorest regions.

CPCB’s latest report reveals 21 MSW-based waste-to-energy plants operating in 10 states. It highlights compliance gaps and urges state boards to monitor emissions, ash disposal, and leachate management

Trump’s proposed 2026 budget includes drastic cuts to vital climate & space research. Key programs like NOAA’s climate research, NASA’s Roman Space Telescope, and weather satellites face funding reductions that could undermine future scientific progress.

Madhya Pradesh will face a heat wave for the next three days with temperatures above 41°C in cities like Bhopal and Indore. Weather may cool slightly after April 18 due to a western disturbance. No major rain expected across the state.

A 2016 study captured a human egg releasing a flash of light at fertilization. The zinc spark could help fertility doctors identify viable eggs before IVF—reducing failed cycles and emotional stress. The video resurfaced in 2025 and went viral.

On April 14, a bird believed by many to be Garuda took the sacred flag from the Jagannath Temple in Puri. While some saw it as a divine sign, the bird was identified as the Greater Adjutant Stork, an endangered species.

Deadly storms in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh killed 47 people, mainly due to lightning strikes. Most victims were rural residents with no early warnings or protection. Experts link rising lightning deaths to climate change and poor infrastructure.

Madhya Pradesh will face a heatwave from April 16. Gwalior and Chambal regions will see the highest temperatures. Bhopal, Indore, and Ujjain will also heat up. Light rain may occur today in parts of eastern MP including Shahdol and Balaghat