Massive wildfires, worsened by climate change and extreme droughts, led to an unprecedented 6.7 million hectares of tropical forest loss in 2024, according to a report by the World Resources Institute and the University of Maryland. Fires, for the first time, became the leading cause of forest destruction, with Brazil’s Amazon hit hardest. BulletsIn 2024
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Massive wildfires, worsened by climate change and extreme droughts, led to an unprecedented 6.7 million hectares of tropical forest loss in 2024, according to a report by the World Resources Institute and the University of Maryland. Fires, for the first time, became the leading cause of forest destruction, with Brazil’s Amazon hit hardest. BulletsIn 2024
243Kerala may witness the arrival of the southwest monsoon earlier than the Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) projected date of May 27. With changing weather patterns and a developing low-pressure system in the Arabian Sea, monsoon rains could hit the state between May 22 and 24, challenging traditional forecasts. BulletsIn Kerala likely to receive monsoon rains
Kerala may witness the arrival of the southwest monsoon earlier than the Indian Meteorological Department’s (IMD) projected date of May 27. With changing weather patterns and a developing low-pressure system in the Arabian Sea, monsoon rains could hit the state between May 22 and 24, challenging traditional forecasts. BulletsIn Kerala likely to receive monsoon rains
226The Supreme Court of India has directed all States and Union Territories to return forest land currently under the control of their Revenue departments to the respective Forest departments within three months. The order comes amid allegations of misuse and illegal allotment of forest lands for non-forest activities. BulletsIn Supreme Court orders all forest land
The Supreme Court of India has directed all States and Union Territories to return forest land currently under the control of their Revenue departments to the respective Forest departments within three months. The order comes amid allegations of misuse and illegal allotment of forest lands for non-forest activities. BulletsIn Supreme Court orders all forest land
186India is facing longer and more intense heatwaves. Between April and June 2025, severe heat is forecast in multiple states. Cities risk major health crises due to urban heat effects. Experts stress a national heatwave response plan is urgently needed to protect lives and livelihoods. BulletsIn IMD warns of 10–11 heatwave days in April–June 2025
India is facing longer and more intense heatwaves. Between April and June 2025, severe heat is forecast in multiple states. Cities risk major health crises due to urban heat effects. Experts stress a national heatwave response plan is urgently needed to protect lives and livelihoods. BulletsIn IMD warns of 10–11 heatwave days in April–June 2025
124India is experiencing rising temperatures beyond traditional hotspots. Cities like Bengaluru and Shimla are facing record heat due to climate change and urban growth. This slow-moving public health emergency demands urgent action to protect vulnerable groups and strengthen infrastructure. BulletsIn March 2025 was among India’s hottest months in over a century, with parts of South
India is experiencing rising temperatures beyond traditional hotspots. Cities like Bengaluru and Shimla are facing record heat due to climate change and urban growth. This slow-moving public health emergency demands urgent action to protect vulnerable groups and strengthen infrastructure. BulletsIn March 2025 was among India’s hottest months in over a century, with parts of South
India’s Ministry of Finance has released a draft climate finance taxonomy to guide climate-related investments. Announced in the 2024 Union Budget, the framework defines what counts as ‘green’, aiming to increase transparency and attract more funding for climate action. The public can give feedback until June 25, 2025. BulletsIn Draft taxonomy defines ‘climate-relevant’ activities for
India’s Ministry of Finance has released a draft climate finance taxonomy to guide climate-related investments. Announced in the 2024 Union Budget, the framework defines what counts as ‘green’, aiming to increase transparency and attract more funding for climate action. The public can give feedback until June 25, 2025. BulletsIn Draft taxonomy defines ‘climate-relevant’ activities for
230The Yala Glacier in Nepal has been declared dead, marking possibly Asia’s first glacier loss. Located in the Hindu Kush Himalayan range, it symbolizes severe climate impacts. Scientists warn rapid glacier melting threatens water security and ecosystems across South Asia. Rising temperatures, black carbon pollution, and microplastics accelerate ice loss, affecting millions downstream. BulletsIn Yala
The Yala Glacier in Nepal has been declared dead, marking possibly Asia’s first glacier loss. Located in the Hindu Kush Himalayan range, it symbolizes severe climate impacts. Scientists warn rapid glacier melting threatens water security and ecosystems across South Asia. Rising temperatures, black carbon pollution, and microplastics accelerate ice loss, affecting millions downstream. BulletsIn Yala
180A new study warns that heatwaves, worsened by climate change, significantly increase pregnancy-related complications. Exposure to extreme heat during pregnancy is linked to premature birth, stillbirth, birth defects, and gestational diabetes. Researchers found that the number of dangerous heat-risk days has grown, especially in developing countries with limited healthcare access. BulletsIn Heatwaves linked to increased
A new study warns that heatwaves, worsened by climate change, significantly increase pregnancy-related complications. Exposure to extreme heat during pregnancy is linked to premature birth, stillbirth, birth defects, and gestational diabetes. Researchers found that the number of dangerous heat-risk days has grown, especially in developing countries with limited healthcare access. BulletsIn Heatwaves linked to increased
235On May 13, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed the early arrival of the southwest monsoon over parts of the Bay of Bengal, south Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands, and parts of north Andaman Sea. The monsoon, usually expected by May 18–19 in this region, has arrived several days ahead due to consistent rainfall, strong westerly
On May 13, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed the early arrival of the southwest monsoon over parts of the Bay of Bengal, south Andaman Sea, Nicobar Islands, and parts of north Andaman Sea. The monsoon, usually expected by May 18–19 in this region, has arrived several days ahead due to consistent rainfall, strong westerly
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India’s 2025 southwest monsoon is expected to reach Kerala on May 27, five days ahead of schedule. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) shared this forecast on Saturday, marking the earliest arrival in at least five years. The early rains are vital for nearly half of India’s rain-fed farms and may ease food supply concerns during
India’s 2025 southwest monsoon is expected to reach Kerala on May 27, five days ahead of schedule. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) shared this forecast on Saturday, marking the earliest arrival in at least five years. The early rains are vital for nearly half of India’s rain-fed farms and may ease food supply concerns during
