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Why in the news? Bengaluru witnesses driest April in 41 years with zero rainfall, exacerbating water scarcity concerns and agricultural challenges. source:worldmap About the Driest April in 41 Years Hits Bengaluru Region: Bengaluru witnesses the driest April in 41 years, with zero rainfall recorded by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) observatory, a phenomenon last seen …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Indian Ocean warming trends raise concerns; projected marine heatwaves and coral bleaching threaten marine ecosystems, per study. source:TOI About the Warming Trends in the Indian Ocean: Indian Ocean temperature increased by 1.2°C from 1950 to 2020 and is projected to rise by 1.7 to 3.8°C by 2100. Rise in marine heatwaves …
Read MoreWhy 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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