The Indian Ocean, the northern Arabian Sea and the central Bay of Bengal are likely to experience an increase in strong wave days in the near future. It could help alert and plan early to avoid major impacts to life and property, especially in coastal areas. A recent study by the Department of Applied Sciences, … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched “Mission LiFE” on Thursday (October 20, 2022), a global action plan aimed at saving the planet from the disastrous consequences of climate change. Speaking at the launch event for the mission, which aims to encourage people towards sustainable living, Modi said people are experiencing … Read more
Mountains around the world are considered indicators of climate change. The Himalayas are made up of five ranges namely Pir Panjal, Great Himalayas, Zanskar, Ladhak and Karakorum. Unique cold-arid climate The Ladakh region is located in the northernmost state of India, Jammu and Kashmir, in the Ladhak mountain range. It has a unique cold-arid climate … Read more
The air is filled with the sweet fragrance of saffron. There are snow-capped mountains, fruit orchards and splendid lakes that take us back to the 16th century, when the Mughal emperor, Nuruddin Muhammad Jahangir, described Kashmir as a paradise on earth. Sitting on a wooden fence by the roadside in Kullan, Ganderbal, Muhammad Lateef Khan, … Read more
