Nepal sought international climate compensation following the deadly August 26 floods in Rasuwa and neighboring districts, officials said on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. From Kathmandu, the government approached a UN-backed fund and considered sending Prime Minister Balen Shah to raise the issue at the UN General Assembly. Nepal has sought international climate compensation following the catastrophic floods that devastat

Sheikh Hasina called for practical support to Nepal and stronger regional systems to manage floods, landslides and climate-related disasters. Hasina expresses sorrow over Nepal tragedy Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called on Dhaka to provide all possible practical assistance to Nepal following devastating flash floods that caused widespread loss of life, destruction and displacem

Thursday, August 27, 2026, 7:27 AM IST: USGS confirmed that a glacial collapse, rather than an earthquake, triggered the catastrophic Nepal floods. Kathmandu and Nepal-Tibet border: At least 160 people were killed, while hundreds remained missing across Nepal and Tibet. Nepal Flash Floods Traced To Massive Glacial Collapse KATHMANDU: The catastrophic flash floods that devastated communities alon

Two women from Tamil Nadu, P. Pechiyammal and Govindhammal, received the Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Award for Environment Protection 2026 in Chennai for their grassroots work in marine conservation, sustainable agriculture and community empowerment. Two Women Honoured for Environmental Leadership P. Pechiyammal, leader of the Neithal Self Help Group in Vedhalai, Ramanathapuram d

A powerful El Niño could push nearly 49 million more people into acute food insecurity across 45 vulnerable countries by the end of 2027. Central America and Southern Africa may face the sharpest rise as drought, erratic rainfall, floods and higher food prices threaten millions. Strong El Niño Raises Global Hunger Risk A powerful El Niño could push nearly 49 million additional people into acute food insecurity across vulnerable reg

Twin tornadoes bring rare destruction to Hubei At least 11 people were killed, and one person remained missing after powerful tornadoes and severe storms struck China’s Hubei province on Monday evening, July 6, 2026. More than 330 people were injured as the storm system moved across parts of central China, damaging homes, vehicles, trees, and power infrastructure. The hardest-hit areas included Huangshi, Huanggang, Ezhou, and Xianning, where strong win

Europe Heatwave 2026: France Reports 18 Deaths As Record Temperatures Hit Cities A severe heatwave sweeping across Europe has turned deadly in France, where at least 18 people have died as temperatures crossed record levels in several cities. The extreme conditions have also raised fresh concerns in Britain, Spain, and Italy, where authorities are warning residents to avoid unnecessary exposure to the heat.

Sushant Singh Rajput’s Unmade Paani Feels Relevant Amid India’s Water Crisis Shekhar Kapur’s long-planned film Paani, once expected to star Sushant Singh Rajput, is back in public discussion as India faces fresh concerns over water shortage in several regions. The unrealised project, built around a future where water becomes the world’s most powerful commodity, now feels closer to reality than fiction.

Farmer Shortage May Become New Threat To Future Food Security Food security is often linked to farmland, rainfall, climate change, and crop production. But a new study suggests that another major risk is quietly growing: the world may not have enough people to farm the land. Researchers say the availability of agricultural workers could become a key factor in future food supplies

El Nino 2026 Impact On India Monsoon: Pacific Warming Raises Concern New Delhi, June 19, 2026: The developing El Nino 2026 event is raising fresh concern as sea temperatures in the central Pacific have already moved above levels recorded during past major El Nino years, including 1982, 1997 and 2015. According to latest sea-surface temperature readings from the Nino 3.4 region, t

Arctic Sea Ice Melt Triggers Nutrient Crisis   Arctic Ocean Shows Major Ecosystem Shift Scientists have warned that the Arctic Ocean has entered a worrying new phase after a major nutrient change was detected beneath melting sea ice. A study by researchers at the University of Edinburgh found that the Arctic may have crossed a key tipping point around 2009, when rapid sea i

An Indian climate-tech startup, in collaboration with IIT Delhi, has developed a next-generation air conditioner designed to operate efficiently in extreme temperatures of up to 50°C. The innovation comes as rising heat levels across India drive urgent demand for more reliable and energy-efficient cooling solutions. The newly developed system has suc

Earth Day is observed every year on April 22 to raise awareness about environmental protection and inspire action for a healthier planet. It serves as a global reminder of the need to preserve natural resources and reduce the impact of human activities on the environment. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 in the United States, led by

Recent satellite data have revealed that Earth’s nights are becoming increasingly brighter due to a sharp rise in artificial lighting across the globe. Scientists have found that this change is not uniform, with different regions showing varied trends based on development, energy access, and socio-political factors. A global study has shown that artificial lighting increased by around 16% between 2014 and 2022. The findings highlight that nighttime brightness does not simply grow

World Wildlife Day, observed annually on March 3, brings attention to the importance of conserving wildlife and biodiversity, and this year, the focus is on the preservation of medicinal and aromatic plants. These plants, integral to both traditional and modern healthcare, hold significant value for ecological sustainability, cultural heritage, and public health. The theme for 2026, "Medicinal and Aromatic Plants: Conserving Health, Heritage and Livelihoods," highlights the growing need to sa