The death toll from the Meppadi landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, has risen to 70. Over 100 are injured, and rescue operations by NDRF and the Army face delays due to bad weather. The govt has announced relief measures, and leaders have expressed condolences.

The Zika virus infection in Pune has raised concerns about India's ability to diagnose emerging infectious diseases. India reported its first Zika case from Gujarat State in 2016.

SEEDS provided unique cool roofing technology to families in Delhi slums. These roofs, which include reflective insulation sheets, dramatically lower internal temperatures as residents observed.

The government's proposal to cut down 2,000 trees in the Khalanga forest to build a reservoir for addressing water shortages in Dehradun has stirred opposition. Residents, activists, and Colonel Vikram Thapa (retd) advocate for alternative solutions

Bengaluru faces a severe water crisis due to excessive groundwater extraction through borewells, with demand far outstripping natural recharge. However, despite depleting resources, authorities plan to drill more borewells.

Monsoon advances in India, bringing rains to central, eastern, and southern regions. Light rain and storms expected in North India. Heavy rains forecasted for several states. Heat waves persist in the north and east. Fishermen warned of strong winds.

In 2023, India saw a significant increase in non-state violence, with 110 deaths compared to 6 in the previous year. Global conflict deaths halved to 154,000, yet 2023 remained one of the deadliest years since 1989

Pune experiences heavy rainfall, flash floods, & waterlogging due to intense downpour. Wadgaonsheri records 114.5 mm rainfall in 1.5 hours. Monsoon clouds bring relief from heat, but cause disruptions. Experts predict rapid monsoon arrival in Maharashtra

Cyclone Remal has led to severe flooding in Manipur, affecting 188,143 people and damaging 24,265 houses. Massive evacuations and relief efforts are underway. The floods have caused significant disruptions, economic losses, and affected neighbouring Assam

Shimla is besieged by forest fires, with over 100 blazes in two weeks damaging 10,000 hectares. Fires in Tara Devi and Tutikandi have posed significant challenges. The city faces deteriorated air quality and disrupted water supplies