The 2024 Amarnath Yatra faces challenges from extreme weather, with safety measures and improved infrastructure in place. Past disruptions, local impacts, and enhanced medical facilities are discussed, emphasizing the commitment to a secure pilgrimage.
As per the current climate models, if we continue on our current trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions, the planet could warm by as much as 4.3°C by 2100.
In the year 2023, the country was gripped by a series of extreme weather events that spanned 235 out of the 273 days from January 1 to September 30. These catastrophic events took a heavy toll
The report paints a grim picture of the global water crisis. Currently, around 3.6 billion people worldwide face water scarcity for at least one month each year.
Ahead of commencement of Amarnath 2023, weather department in Kashmir has operationalized Banihal Doppler weather Radar and installed around 8 additional automatic weather stations for detecting high-level weather events for generating weather forecast
A report by the Christian Aid organization has identified the most destructive weather disasters of 2022, including Cyclone Eunice or Hurricane Ian, which have caused costly financial damage.