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This Canadian Lake Looks Like A Giant Polka-Dot Painting
Spotted Lake in British Columbia features colorful mineral-rich pools visible in summer as water evaporates, creating unique blue green and yellow spots.
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Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake Is Now A Ramsar Site, Joining The World's Most Important Wetlands
From boating and lakeside walks to winter birdwatching, here's what to know about Chandigarh's newly recognised Ramsar site.
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Court Bans Motorboats, Jet Skis In Dal Lake Over Environmental Concerns
The court's order comes on the back of a petition that submitted that the motorboats and jet skis in Dal Lake are likely to damage its ecosystem and, therefore, a regulated and protective approach toward the issue needs to be adopted in a uniform manner.
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Mother Pushes Girl, 6, Into Hyderabad Lake. 3 Men Jump In To Rescue Her
Auto-rickshaw driver Fakhruddin, private employee K Balakrishna and businessman Mohammed Afsar were honoured at the Police Commissionerate in Basheerbagh with shawls and cash rewards for saving the child.
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The World's Only Floating National Park Is Located In India And Rests On A Lake
Known for its floating landscape and rare wildlife, this Manipur national park is unlike any other on Earth.
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Plague Was Killing Hunter-Gatherers 5,500 Years Ago: Study
The plague caused deadly outbreaks among Siberian hunter gatherers 5500 years ago, predating known farming community cases.
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Tight Security At High-Stakes India vs Brazil Match In Kolkata
Authorities have put in place an extensive, multi-tier security framework at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) ahead of the highly anticipated international football fixture between India and Brazil on Saturday.
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This Indian Destination Has A Lake Palace That You Can Reach Only By Boat
One of Udaipur's most photographed landmarks sits away from the city's roads and busy streets. Here's why a boat is the only way to reach the stunning Lake Palace.
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Uttarakhand Installs Early Warning Systems For Glacial Lake Floods
Vasundhara Tal is among the 13 glacial lakes identified as high-risk by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and technical institutions.
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Driest Desert On Earth, Salt Lakes, Flamingos And Colourful Cities: Why Chile Feels Like Another World
From the ultra-dry Atacama Desert and salt lakes to colourful cities, flamingos and volcanic landscapes, Chile offers a striking mix of natural wonders.
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From Lake Views To Letters: The Story Of India's Floating Post Office
India's floating post office on Dal Lake in Srinagar operates from a houseboat, offering regular postal services since 2011.
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'It's Magical': Prajakta Koli Can't Stop Talking About Manipur's Floating Lake
Loktak Lake in Imphal, famous for its floating phumdis, traditional settlements and the unique rhythm of life.
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Fast-Melting Himalayan Glaciers Threaten Water Security For Millions: Study
The findings come after the collapse of a Himalayan glacier in late August along the Nepal-Tibet border, which caused cascading landslides and flash floods in the valleys below.
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Lessons For India In Nepal Flood Disaster: Monitor, Forecast, Communicate
The combined effect of El Nino and climate change accelerates glacier melting, creating conditions ripe for multi-hazard incidents.
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High-Altitude Lakes Expanding In Arunachal, Raising Flood Risk: Study
The study, published in Discover Hazards, assessed 127 lakes across Arunachal Pradesh. It found that 89 lakes were at low risk, 36 at medium risk and two at high risk of glacial lake outburst floods
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This Canadian Lake Looks Like A Giant Polka-Dot Painting
Spotted Lake in British Columbia features colorful mineral-rich pools visible in summer as water evaporates, creating unique blue green and yellow spots.
-
Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake Is Now A Ramsar Site, Joining The World's Most Important Wetlands
From boating and lakeside walks to winter birdwatching, here's what to know about Chandigarh's newly recognised Ramsar site.
-
Court Bans Motorboats, Jet Skis In Dal Lake Over Environmental Concerns
The court's order comes on the back of a petition that submitted that the motorboats and jet skis in Dal Lake are likely to damage its ecosystem and, therefore, a regulated and protective approach toward the issue needs to be adopted in a uniform manner.
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Mother Pushes Girl, 6, Into Hyderabad Lake. 3 Men Jump In To Rescue Her
Auto-rickshaw driver Fakhruddin, private employee K Balakrishna and businessman Mohammed Afsar were honoured at the Police Commissionerate in Basheerbagh with shawls and cash rewards for saving the child.
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The World's Only Floating National Park Is Located In India And Rests On A Lake
Known for its floating landscape and rare wildlife, this Manipur national park is unlike any other on Earth.
-
Plague Was Killing Hunter-Gatherers 5,500 Years Ago: Study
The plague caused deadly outbreaks among Siberian hunter gatherers 5500 years ago, predating known farming community cases.
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Tight Security At High-Stakes India vs Brazil Match In Kolkata
Authorities have put in place an extensive, multi-tier security framework at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) ahead of the highly anticipated international football fixture between India and Brazil on Saturday.
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This Indian Destination Has A Lake Palace That You Can Reach Only By Boat
One of Udaipur's most photographed landmarks sits away from the city's roads and busy streets. Here's why a boat is the only way to reach the stunning Lake Palace.
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Uttarakhand Installs Early Warning Systems For Glacial Lake Floods
Vasundhara Tal is among the 13 glacial lakes identified as high-risk by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and technical institutions.
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Driest Desert On Earth, Salt Lakes, Flamingos And Colourful Cities: Why Chile Feels Like Another World
From the ultra-dry Atacama Desert and salt lakes to colourful cities, flamingos and volcanic landscapes, Chile offers a striking mix of natural wonders.
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From Lake Views To Letters: The Story Of India's Floating Post Office
India's floating post office on Dal Lake in Srinagar operates from a houseboat, offering regular postal services since 2011.
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'It's Magical': Prajakta Koli Can't Stop Talking About Manipur's Floating Lake
Loktak Lake in Imphal, famous for its floating phumdis, traditional settlements and the unique rhythm of life.
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Fast-Melting Himalayan Glaciers Threaten Water Security For Millions: Study
The findings come after the collapse of a Himalayan glacier in late August along the Nepal-Tibet border, which caused cascading landslides and flash floods in the valleys below.
-
Lessons For India In Nepal Flood Disaster: Monitor, Forecast, Communicate
The combined effect of El Nino and climate change accelerates glacier melting, creating conditions ripe for multi-hazard incidents.
-
High-Altitude Lakes Expanding In Arunachal, Raising Flood Risk: Study
The study, published in Discover Hazards, assessed 127 lakes across Arunachal Pradesh. It found that 89 lakes were at low risk, 36 at medium risk and two at high risk of glacial lake outburst floods
