The agency also revised the magnitude assigned to the seismic event from 4.4 to 5.2

World

Glacial collapse, not earthquake, triggered deadly Nepal floods, USGS says

About 65 per cent of Swedes said they were deeply concerned about climate change

World

More than 50,000 march in Stockholm demanding stronger climate action

A woman splashes water on her face to get respite from heat in Ahmedabad on 13 May.

Environment

Record El Niño could intensify heat, threaten India’s monsoon and crops

An anti-smog gun sprays water droplets to curb air pollution in New Delhi.

Nation

Delhi to halt construction from 10 Dec to 20 Jan as winter pollution measures intensify

Heat-related death tolls this year has exceeded the total recorded during any previous year.

World

Germany records an estimated 14,000 heat-related deaths in 2026

The site plan of the Great Nicobar project.

Nation

Great Nicobar project must be halted in national interest, says Congress

The environmental pressures are making recovery even more difficult.

Environment

Climate crisis leaves northern Iraq villages struggling to recover from IS war

File photo of a mahout bathing elephants to provide relief from the heat, Jaipur

Environment

Ramesh flags elephant corridor damage as SC orders nationwide survey

The rainfall deficit is putting pressure on standing crops.

Nation

Drought woes spread across India despite revival of monsoon rains

Mercury released by Antarctic glaciers into the ocean has increased by 550% since industrialisation.

Environment

Antarctic ice melt drives record mercury levels into marine food chain: Study

Representative image of National Green Tribunal

Environment

NGT orders probe into alleged illegal burning of medical waste in Aligarh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh

Environment

Environmental laws have long been bypassed, says Jairam Ramesh

BMC workers clear garbage washed ashore during high tide along Mumbai’s Marine Drive.

Environment

Marine heatwaves a growing threat to physical, mental health of humans: Experts