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EL NIÑO TRIGGERS EMERGENCY RESPONSES ACROSS NATIONS WHY IN THE NEWS ? Emergency Declaration: Bolivia’s President Rodrigo Paz has declared a national emergency to address the growing impacts of the El Niño climate phenomenon. Affected Communities: Drought has already affected 63 communities, while livestock farmers face shortages of animal feed. Regional Preparedness: Myanmar’s Yangon region …
Read MoreGODZILLA EL NIÑO THREATENS GLOBAL CLIMATE AND INDIA’S MONSOON WHY IN THE NEWS ? WMO Warning: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that the developing strong El Niño could influence global weather patterns through 2027. Extreme Warming: Pacific Ocean temperatures are forecast to rise significantly above normal, raising concerns about droughts, floods, heatwaves and …
Read MoreFrance’s Heatwave Deaths: A Warning for the World Syllabus Linkage: GS Paper I: Geography and climate; GS Paper II: Governance and health; GS Paper III: Disaster management, environment and climate change; Essay Article Type: UPSC Rapid Revision Article | 360-degree Mains Analysis | Prelims Facts + Mains Dimensions 1. Why in News? France has recorded …
Read MoreTyphoon Matmo Floods Hanoi, Disrupts Daily Life: A Test for Regional Stability Why in the News ? Typhoon Matmo has caused severe flooding in Hanoi, stranding vehicles, disrupting daily life, and forcing schools to shut or go online. The storm follows recent deadly flooding from Typhoon Bualoi, highlighting Vietnam’s recurring climate vulnerability and urban drainage …
Read MoreSuper Typhoon Ragasa Strikes Philippines with Devastating Force Why in the News? Super Typhoon Ragasa has made landfall over Panuitan Island in the northern Philippines, bringing torrential rains, destructive winds, and severe flooding. With wind speeds reaching 230 km/h, the typhoon has forced mass evacuations and disrupted normal life across the region, challenging both modern …
Read MoreAlaska Faces Record Flooding From Glacial Lake Outburst Why in the News ? Authorities in Alaska’s Juneau region have issued evacuation alerts as water from the Mendenhall Glacier’s glacial lake breached its ice dam, pushing river levels beyond record thresholds. Scientists warn that climate change is making such glacial outburst floods more frequent and dangerous. …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Hurricane Beryl is moving towards Jamaica, prompting warnings of dangerous winds and storm surge. The storm has already caused seven fatalities and significant destruction. What is a Hurricane? A powerful tropical storm with strong winds, heavy rainfall, and low atmospheric pressure. Known as hurricanes in the Atlantic and eastern North Pacific, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Cyclone Remal’s landfall and wind speeds up to 120 kmph prompted suspension of air and train operations in West Bengal, affecting travel and prompting emergency response measures. Heavy rainfall and potential flooding in South Bengal led to the establishment of control rooms and relief efforts to manage the impact. Source:IMD About …
Read MoreWhy in the news? A massive landslide in Papua New Guinea has left over 670 people presumed dead, with the UN estimating the toll could be double initial estimates due to ongoing dangerous conditions hampering rescue efforts. The landslide buried more than 150 homes in Yambali Village, Enga province, leading to displacement of 1,250 people, …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Cyclone likely to form in the Bay of Bengal, heading towards West Bengal and Bangladesh by May 26. Intense pre-monsoon rains lash Kerala, triggering flood-like situations in many areas. First cyclone of 2024 in the North Indian Ocean basin. source:researchgate Key Facts about Indian Meteorological Department(IMD): Establishment: IMD founded in 1875, …
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