Extreme Weather

A new report reveals the severe impact of this summer's heat waves in India, highlighting discrepancies between reported and actual heatstroke deaths.

India’s monsoon is extending into late October, impacting kharif crops with 7% above-normal rainfall. Soybean and pulses, especially in Madhya Pradesh, are damaged. La Niña and climate change are key factors.

A recent study suggests that India's geological landscape is undergoing significant transformation, with indications that the Indian Continental Plate might be undergoing a horizontal split rather than a conventional sideways separation.

Massive flooding in Gujarat has left 32 dead and over 24,000 displaced. Rivers have breached, and Cyclone Asna is expected to intensify the crisis. Red alerts issued for severe weather across the state, with rescue operations in full swing

Kashmir's paddy farming is under threat due to rising temperatures, water scarcity, and urbanization. Farmers are struggling with reduced water levels, damaged crops, and declining agricultural lands, raising concerns about food security in the region

A cloudburst in Doonga village, Kathua district, left 15 houses damaged and families homeless. Talib Khan and others in the Gujjar community lost their homes and livestock, highlighting the urgent need for assistance and climate resilience.

The city's marginalised population disproportionately bears the brunt of the impact, or the collapse of the city’s infrastructure due to heatwaves, floods, or even untimely monsoons.

A cloudburst on August 4th, 2024, devastated Kawacharwan village, causing landslides and floods that destroyed crops and infrastructure. Farmers like Abdul Majid Bhat lost their livelihoods. Urgent govt aid and long-term support are needed for recovery

A cloudburst in Padabal, Kashmir, triggered landslides and flash floods, severely damaging homes, fields, and infrastructure. Residents, living in constant fear, are urging the government for immediate safety measures and rehabilitation efforts.

Cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh have caused significant destruction, leaving 4 dead and 53 missing. Floods and landslides have damaged infrastructure and hindered rescue efforts. Incidents highlight a worrying trend of increasing cloudburst occurrences.