Almost half of the state of Odisha in India is exposed to vulnerability due to climate change, according to the scientific analysis conducted by the Central government.
The Odisha Minister of Forest and Environment Pradip Kumar Amat, the increasing conflict between humans and elephants have caused the loss of 925 human lives in the state over the past ten years.
The India Meteorological Department said Cyclone Mandous is 460 km southeast of Karaikal and 580 km from Chennai. Under its influence, heavy to very heavy rain is very likely over Chennai and other districts of Tamil Nadu during the next two days.
The Odhisa Finance Minister Niranjan Pujari introduced the Climate Budget during the State budget 2020-2021 with an aim to keep track of the government expenditure for climate change or to support mitigation and adaption actions to address climate change.
The Meteorological Department has forecast that there is a possibility of storms and hail and lightning on Wednesday. Incidents of lightning are increasing in the country.