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Why in the news? Unusually heavy rainfall preceding glacial lake outburst flood in Sikkim; government’s report to NGT highlights possible causes. source:wordpress About the Unusual Rainfall and Glacial Lake Outburst: Sikkim government informs NGT about heavy rainfall preceding the South Lhonak lake glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) event last October. Report by the North East …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Coastal flooding, termed Kallakkadal, hits Kerala due to swell waves; authorities open relief camps; distinguished from tsunamis. source:springer About the Causes and Occurrence: Ocean swells, not local winds, create Kallakkadal, travelling thousands of kilometers from storm centers. Strong winds in the southern Indian Ocean generate swell waves, which reach Kerala’s coast …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS 3 : Climate Change , Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Why in the News? 2023 marked the hottest year in recorded history according to the ‘State of the Global Climate’ report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Alarming Climate Trends The global average temperature has risen by 1.45 °C from …
Read MoreWhy in the news? India’s efforts to curb black carbon emissions through initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana are highlighted for environmental and health concerns.Uderstanding Black Carbon: Black carbon, emitted during incomplete combustion of biomass and fossil fuels, contributes to global warming and health risks. India’s residential sector, notably from traditional cookstoves burning biomass, …
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