Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:41pm on 01 Jul 2024,Monday Weather & Environment
Global warming has exposed 5 unidentified bodies on Mount Everest, retrieved by Nepal's army amid concerns over the peak's transformation into a graveyard. Approximately 300 bodies remain on the mountain, with recent deaths including British climber Dan Paterson. Overcrowding and risks in the "death zone" are exacerbated by melting snow, making recovery efforts challenging. The Nepalese army, with climbers, removed 11 tonnes of rubbish during a 55-day operation. Calls to limit climbing permits intensify amid safety concerns and revenue debates, underscoring ongoing environmental and safety issues on the world's highest peak.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:19pm on 01 Jul 2024,Monday Weather & Environment
Heavy rains flooded the Sukhi River in Haridwar, Uttarakhand, on Saturday, causing cars to be swept away. Locals often park on the typically dry riverbed. The Uttarakhand Police advised using designated parking lots and confirmed no loss of life. Videos showed submerged streets and cars floating away. The State Disaster Response Force rescued vehicles caught in the water. Authorities warned residents and visitors to avoid the river. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast more heavy rain and issued an 'Orange Alert' for June 30 and July 1.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:34pm on 01 Jul 2024,Monday Weather & Environment
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in seven states until July 4. These states include Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim, Gujarat, Assam, and Meghalaya. Uttarakhand is also on red alert for July 2. An orange alert is in place for Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Goa until July 5. The IMD warns of flash floods in Uttarakhand, Goa, Karnataka, and other regions within the next 24 hours. The active monsoon is expected to continue over the next 4-5 days.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:32pm on 30 Jun 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Extreme weather across Europe has resulted in four deaths due to storms in Switzerland and northern Italy, while wildfires forced evacuations in Greece and Turkey. Heavy rain in southern and western Switzerland led to landslides, flooding, and evacuations in the Ticino and Valais regions. Northern Italy experienced thunderstorms and floods, prompting around 80 rescue operations. In Greece, wildfires near Athens threatened homes, while rising temperatures and strong winds in Turkey's Izmir district prompted evacuations. Authorities warn that conditions may worsen as temperatures are expected to increase further.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:22pm on 30 Jun 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Severe storms have caused widespread flooding and landslides in southern Switzerland and northern Italy, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 4 people. In Switzerland, heavy rains led to rivers overflowing, damaging roads and railways in Valais state. In Ticino, Italian-speaking Switzerland, three lives were lost to landslides in the Fontana area. Rescue operations continue, with one person missing in Lavizzara valley. Northern Italy also faced floods and thunderstorms, prompting dozens of rescues. The situation remains critical as communities in both regions cope with the aftermath of the natural disaster.
केदारनाथ में गांधी सरोवर के ऊपर से आया एवलान्च, आज सुबह सबेरे सरोवर के ऊपर से एवलांच आया, किसी तरह के जानमाल का नुकसान नही। #kedarnath #Avalanche pic.twitter.com/PhGOvVw5gP
— Ajit Singh Rathi (@AjitSinghRathi) June 30, 2024
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:12pm on 30 Jun 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
An avalanche struck near Gandhi Sarovar behind Kedarnath Temple early Sunday morning, with a viral video capturing the dramatic event. Authorities confirmed no casualties or damage to property. Disaster management officials highlighted that such incidents are not uncommon during heavy snowfall, reassuring the public about minimal impact. Earlier this month, Kedarnath Dham saw a surge in pilgrim visits, emphasizing ongoing safety measures during the Char Dham Yatra. The incident underscores the region's vulnerability to natural phenomena, urging continued vigilance and preparedness.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:26am on 30 Jun 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Heavy rains in Delhi led to 11 fatalities, including three labourers in a building collapse and drownings in flooded underpasses. The downpour, totaling 234.5mm, caused widespread chaos, airport disruptions, and flooded underpasses, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities. IMD issued an orange alert, warning residents to expect heavy rains and advising precautions. Authorities face scrutiny over safety lapses at the collapsed site in Vasant Vihar. Weather officials forecast continued rain till Tuesday, urging people to avoid waterlogged areas and stay indoors.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:42pm on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday Weather & Environment
Six people, including four children, lost their lives due to drowning as heavy monsoon rains wreaked havoc in Delhi. In separate incidents, a 60-year-old man drowned in Okhla's flooded underpass, while two boys died in a waterlogged section near Siraspur underpass. On Friday, two boys aged 8 and 10 drowned in a five-foot-deep rainwater-filled ditch in New Usmanpur. Additionally, a man in his late 20s drowned at a flooded underpass in Shalimar Bagh. Delhi's relentless rainfall, marking the highest June single-day downpour in 88 years, has severely disrupted the city.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:30pm on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday Weather & Environment
Delhi witnessed its highest June rainfall in 88 years on June 28, causing severe flooding and traffic chaos. Five people lost their lives in rain-related incidents, including a cab driver at Delhi airport and a man electrocuted in Rohini. Heavy downpours led to the collapse of an under-construction wall in Vasant Vihar, trapping three laborers. Key tunnels were closed, and homes in upscale areas, including Water Minister Atishi’s, were flooded. With over 300 complaints of waterlogging, Delhi faced significant power cuts, uprooted trees, and submerged vehicles as the city struggled to cope.
Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:28am on 29 Jun 2024,Saturday Weather & Environment
A recent report from Climate Central revealed that a staggering 4.97 billion people worldwide experienced extreme heat waves in June, with 619 million of those individuals residing in India. This surge in temperature, exacerbated by climate change, led to over 40,000 suspected heatstroke cases and more than 100 heat-related deaths in India alone. The heat wave's severity overwhelmed India's water supply and power grids, with Delhi struggling with a severe water crisis.