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Odisha prepares for severe cyclonic storm ‘Dana’

Food, water, medicine, electricity and other essentials are kept in readiness for the people to be evacuated due to the impending cyclone.

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'All in the air': Supreme Court slams Delhi air quality panel for high pollution levels in national capital

The NCR plunges into a severe air quality crisis during winters every year, with stubble burn in the neighboring states of Haryana and Punjab among the major contributors.

IMD forecasts heavy rainfall throughout country as monsoon begins to retreat

Of the total 36 sub-divisions, nine have recorded excess rains, including Rajasthan (74%), Gujarat (68%), Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and coastal Andhra Pradesh.

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Heatwave hits Northeast India: Temperatures rise above average in seven states

Arunachal Pradesh and neighboring states face significant rainfall deficits, with Arunachal at 95% below normal and Assam and Meghalaya both 86% less, affecting temperatures and local conditions.

Devastating floods affect central and eastern Europe after continent's hottest summer ever

Central and eastern Europe are devastated by record rainfall and flooding from Storm Boris, causing widespread destruction. Rivers are overflowing and submerging towns that have prompted evacuations. The World Weather Attribution Network found that the likelihood and intensity of major flooding events in Europe were increased due to climate change.

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Eastern India on high alert as cyclone Yagi's new depression may cause another rain spell

Experts anticipate that Cyclone Yagi’s remnants could develop into a deep depression due to its strong organization and intense convection. A 72-hour alert has been issued for Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and North Odisha in anticipation of significant rainfall and associated risks.

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Oxford University researchers push for 'Carbon Removal Budget' to combat global warming

Oxford researchers have developed a Carbon Removal Budget as part of an existing carbon budget to better manage limited carbon removal capacity from the atmosphere. This approach prioritizes efficient and fair allocation of carbon removal methods like tree planting and carbon capture—key elements to reaching net-zero emissions and effectively combating climate change.

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