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Kashmir Valley Records Highest Temperatures in Decades

The Kashmir Valley experienced unprecedented high temperatures in 2025. On July 5, Srinagar recorded 37.4°C, the highest in over 70 years. Pahalgam, a popular health resort, also noted...

July 8, 2025

Texas Hill Country Flash Floods

The Texas Hill Country experienced devastating flash floods starting on 4 July 2025. At least 81 people lost their lives. Over 40 remain missing, including children. The floods...

July 8, 2025

Rainfall Decline in Meghalaya’s Sohra

Meghalaya’s Sohra, also called Cherrapunji, known as the wettest place on Earth, has experienced a drastic drop in rainfall in 2025. June recorded only about one-third of last...

July 8, 2025

Three Indian Mines Achieve Seven-Star Recognition

The Ministry of Mines in India awarded seven-star ratings for the first time to three mines in 2025. This recognition marks a new milestone in sustainable mining practices....

July 8, 2025

Europe Faces Rising Heatwave Crisis and Climate Challenges

Europe is enduring an unprecedented heatwave since late June 2025. Record temperatures have been recorded across the continent. Spain’s Huelva region hit 46°C, France reached 40°C, and Italy...

July 7, 2025

Seine River Clean-Up

The River Seine in Paris, once infamous for pollution, has recently been declared safe for public swimming. This marks the first time since 1923 that Parisians can swim...

July 7, 2025

Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project Earthquake Risks

The Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project (GNIP), valued at ₹72,000 crore, plans major development on Great Nicobar Island. These include a trans-shipment port, international airport, township, and power plant....

July 7, 2025

Delhi Enforces Fuel Ban On Old Vehicles

Delhi has recently implemented a fuel ban on older vehicles to tackle rising air pollution. Diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years old...

July 5, 2025

New Garcinia Tree Species Discovered In Assam

The forests of Assam have yielded a new tree species belonging to the genus Garcinia. Named *Garcinia kusumae*, the species was identified during a survey in Baksa district....

July 5, 2025

Polar Cold Wave

South America experienced an extraordinary cold wave. Chile and Argentina recorded some of the coldest temperatures outside polar regions. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) attributed this to a...

July 5, 2025

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