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Volcanic Ash from Ethiopia Threatens India’s Aviation Why in the News? Volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi eruption is drifting towards India, prompting the DGCA to issue safety advisories for airlines and airports. The ash cloud, entering through Rajasthan, could affect flight paths and visibility across several Indian states, potentially causing disruptions similar to mass …
Read MoreStorm Claudia Devastates Portugal and Wales Region Why in the News ? Storm Claudia has caused severe destruction across Portugal and parts of Wales, leading to three deaths, multiple injuries, and major flooding. Authorities issued amber alerts as the storm disrupted homes, businesses, infrastructure and triggered significant emergency response efforts. Impact of Storm Claudia in …
Read MoreTyphoon Kalmaegi Devastates Central Philippines with Torrential Rains Why in the News ? Typhoon Kalmaegi, locally called Tino, struck the central Philippines, killing four people and causing severe flooding and flight disruptions. The storm, with winds up to 195 km/h, hit Southern Leyte and Cebu, leaving widespread destruction and prompting evacuation and relief efforts across …
Read MoreVietnam, China Brace for Typhoon Kajiki Impact Why in the News? Typhoon Kajiki, with sustained winds of 167 km/h, is set to make landfall in Vietnam after brushing past southern China’s Hainan province and parts of Guangdong province. As the storm approaches the Gulf of Tonkin in the South China Sea, Vietnam has prepared to …
Read MoreTyphoon Podul Brings Disruption to Eastern Taiwan Why in the News ? Typhoon Podul, the 11th typhoon of the year, struck eastern Taiwan making landfall in Taitung County. The storm disrupted flights, railway services, and public life, with authorities issuing widespread land and sea warnings and raising emergency responses in southern China. Current Developments: Landfall …
Read MoreStrong Earthquake Jolts Tonga Islands Region, No Tsunami Why in the News? A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Tonga Islands region at a shallow depth of 10 km. The quake’s epicenter was located at 18.40°S latitude and 172.39°W longitude. No tsunami warning has been issued, minimizing immediate large-scale risks. Key Highlights of the Event: Earthquake …
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 MoreStrong Earthquake and Volcano Eruption Hit Russia Why in the News ? A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Kuril Islands, prompting tsunami warnings in the Kamchatka Peninsula. The tremor follows a major 8.8-magnitude quake and the first eruption in 600 years of the Krasheninnikov Volcano, highlighting rising tectonic activity. These events have implications for the NeVA …
Read MoreIndia Strengthens Measures Against Glacial Lake Floods Why in the News? India is intensifying efforts to counter Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), also known as glof events, as such incidents have increased across the Himalayan region, especially in Nepal. The NDMA has launched a national programme to identify, monitor, and mitigate risks from at-risk glacial …
Read MorePowerful Earthquakes Hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula Why in the News? A series of five strong earthquakes struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, with the largest measuring 7.4 magnitude. Though initially prompting a tsunami warning, authorities later confirmed no tsunami threat, easing concerns for the coastal region. Details of the Earthquake Series: Five powerful earthquakes struck offshore near …
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