India witnessed one of its most severe climate emergencies in 2026 as extreme temperatures pushed 97 Indian cities into the list of the world’s hottest urban regions. BulletsIn Cities across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and central India recorded extreme temperatures above 48°C during the peak 2026 heatwave conditions. Banda in Uttar Pradesh and
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India witnessed one of its most severe climate emergencies in 2026 as extreme temperatures pushed 97 Indian cities into the list of the world’s hottest urban regions. BulletsIn Cities across Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and central India recorded extreme temperatures above 48°C during the peak 2026 heatwave conditions. Banda in Uttar Pradesh and
India is set to launch its first SEBI-approved exchange-traded weather derivatives contract from June 1, creating a regulated climate-risk trading market linked to monsoon rainfall data. BulletsIn The National Commodities and Derivatives Exchange will launch India’s first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract named “RAINMUMBAI” on June 1, 2026. The innovative financial product has been developed in
India is set to launch its first SEBI-approved exchange-traded weather derivatives contract from June 1, creating a regulated climate-risk trading market linked to monsoon rainfall data. BulletsIn The National Commodities and Derivatives Exchange will launch India’s first exchange-traded weather derivatives contract named “RAINMUMBAI” on June 1, 2026. The innovative financial product has been developed in
Delhi-NCR slipped into the “poor” air quality category during an intense heatwave, with dust particles and PM10 emerging as the dominant pollutants across the region. BulletsIn Delhi-NCR recorded poor air quality despite extreme summer temperatures near 45°C. Authorities imposed Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the region. Air Quality Index in
Delhi-NCR slipped into the “poor” air quality category during an intense heatwave, with dust particles and PM10 emerging as the dominant pollutants across the region. BulletsIn Delhi-NCR recorded poor air quality despite extreme summer temperatures near 45°C. Authorities imposed Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the region. Air Quality Index in
A satellite-based analysis of Delhi shows that heat exposure is not uniform across the city, with densely populated and less affluent neighbourhoods experiencing significantly higher temperatures than greener and better-planned areas. BulletsIn Satellite analysis showed temperature differences of up to 7°C between different Delhi neighbourhoods. Dense and lower-income areas recorded much higher land surface temperatures
A satellite-based analysis of Delhi shows that heat exposure is not uniform across the city, with densely populated and less affluent neighbourhoods experiencing significantly higher temperatures than greener and better-planned areas. BulletsIn Satellite analysis showed temperature differences of up to 7°C between different Delhi neighbourhoods. Dense and lower-income areas recorded much higher land surface temperatures
IMD Issues Yellow Alert as Severe Heatwave Conditions Grip Delhi-NCR for Next Three Days | BulletsIn
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR as severe heatwave conditions are expected from May 19 to May 22, 2026. BulletsIn Delhi-NCR is likely to experience intense heatwave conditions for the next three days. IMD issued a yellow alert warning residents about rising temperatures and hot winds. Safdarjung recorded 43.4°C, the
IMD Issues Yellow Alert as Severe Heatwave Conditions Grip Delhi-NCR for Next Three Days | BulletsIn
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR as severe heatwave conditions are expected from May 19 to May 22, 2026. BulletsIn Delhi-NCR is likely to experience intense heatwave conditions for the next three days. IMD issued a yellow alert warning residents about rising temperatures and hot winds. Safdarjung recorded 43.4°C, the
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Scientists in Antarctica have identified Earth’s oldest directly dated air sample, offering major insights into ancient climate change, atmospheric evolution and long-term global cooling patterns. BulletsIn Researchers discovered a 6-million-year-old air sample trapped inside ancient Antarctic ice, making it the oldest directly dated atmospheric sample ever identified on Earth. The discovery was made in the
Scientists in Antarctica have identified Earth’s oldest directly dated air sample, offering major insights into ancient climate change, atmospheric evolution and long-term global cooling patterns. BulletsIn Researchers discovered a 6-million-year-old air sample trapped inside ancient Antarctic ice, making it the oldest directly dated atmospheric sample ever identified on Earth. The discovery was made in the
India is preparing a new joint funding framework where the Centre and States will together finance heatwave mitigation, cooling infrastructure, and climate resilience measures. BulletsIn India is expected to finalize a joint Centre-State funding mechanism for heatwave mitigation and climate resilience planning in the coming weeks. The proposed framework follows growing concerns over rising extreme
India is preparing a new joint funding framework where the Centre and States will together finance heatwave mitigation, cooling infrastructure, and climate resilience measures. BulletsIn India is expected to finalize a joint Centre-State funding mechanism for heatwave mitigation and climate resilience planning in the coming weeks. The proposed framework follows growing concerns over rising extreme
National Endangered Species Day highlights the urgent need for stronger global conservation efforts as thousands of animal and plant species face extinction threats worldwide. BulletsIn National Endangered Species Day is observed every third Friday of May to raise awareness about rapidly declining wildlife populations across the planet. The awareness day was established by the United
National Endangered Species Day highlights the urgent need for stronger global conservation efforts as thousands of animal and plant species face extinction threats worldwide. BulletsIn National Endangered Species Day is observed every third Friday of May to raise awareness about rapidly declining wildlife populations across the planet. The awareness day was established by the United
The Union Cabinet approved a major coal gasification package to strengthen domestic energy production, reduce import dependence, and accelerate India’s clean fuel transition targets. BulletsIn The Union Cabinet approved a ₹37,500 crore package to promote coal gasification and strengthen India’s alternative energy and industrial fuel production capacity. India has set a national target of gasifying
The Union Cabinet approved a major coal gasification package to strengthen domestic energy production, reduce import dependence, and accelerate India’s clean fuel transition targets. BulletsIn The Union Cabinet approved a ₹37,500 crore package to promote coal gasification and strengthen India’s alternative energy and industrial fuel production capacity. India has set a national target of gasifying
Pune is set to become the first Indian city to implement a Low Emission Zone targeting highly polluting vehicles and promoting cleaner urban transportation systems. BulletsIn Pune Municipal Corporation plans to launch India’s first official Low Emission Zone within the Shivajinagar area during the next two months. The proposed Low Emission Zone will restrict or
Pune is set to become the first Indian city to implement a Low Emission Zone targeting highly polluting vehicles and promoting cleaner urban transportation systems. BulletsIn Pune Municipal Corporation plans to launch India’s first official Low Emission Zone within the Shivajinagar area during the next two months. The proposed Low Emission Zone will restrict or
