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New Island Forms in Caspian Sea as Water Levels Drop, Russian Scientists Confirm
Russian scientists have verified the existence of a new island in the northern Caspian Sea, first spotted via satellite in late 2024. Located 30 km from Maly Zhemchuzhny Island, the islet appeared as sea levels reached historic lows due to climate change and tectonic shifts. Although researchers couldn’t land due to shallow water, drone images ...
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Onset Of Rains Significantly Increases Risk Of Infections: Here's What To Do
The monsoon season brings with it a rise in humidity and stagnant water, which create ideal breeding grounds for bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Read on as we discuss how to stay safe.
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Mullaiperiyar Dam's Water Level Rises, Flood Alert Issued In Tamil Nadu
Following continuous rainfall over the past few days, the water level in the Mullaiperiyar dam has surged significantly, prompting authorities to issue a flood warning for residents living downstream.
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Video: 5 Tourists Stuck At Karnataka Waterfall Rescued Amid Heavy Rainfall
According to officials, the tourists had climbed to the top of the waterfall in the Dakshina Kannada when the water level increased suddenly.
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Scientists Predict Exact Date Life On Earth Will End: Study
A supercomputer simulation predicts that life on Earth will end in 1 billion years due to the depletion of oxygen caused by the Sun's increasing heat and brightness, ultimately rendering the planet uninhabitable.
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'Robbery Of Rights', Says Punjab, Haryana Hits Out As Water Row Escalates
The political row over sharing the Bhakra dam water escalated on Thursday after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted that his government will not tolerate "robbery" of their rights.
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How Melting Glaciers Threaten Biodiversity, Lives And Water Resources
Glacial melting can result in nuclear power plant shutdowns, agriculture and water resources being put at risk, and coastal cities being threatened by flooding.
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Antarctic Ice Melt Weakens Strongest Ocean Current, Disrupting Global Circulation
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current, the planet’s most powerful ocean circulation system, could slow by 20 percent by 2050 due to melting Antarctic ice. Researchers suggest that the influx of fresh, cold water is disrupting convection, altering global ocean density. A weaker current may allow warm water to reach Antarctica, accelerating ice loss an...
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'Climate Whiplash' Hitting World's Cities Amid Rising Temperatures: Study
The weather in some of the world's most densely populated cities is swinging from droughts to floods and back again as rising temperatures play havoc with the global water cycle, a study commissioned by the charity WaterAid showed on Wednesday.
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"Water Terrorism": Chief Minister Atishi Echoes Arvind Kejriwal's Yamuna Charge
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has written to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), requesting urgent intervention over the rising ammonia levels in the Yamuna River, which she claims are affecting the water supply in Delhi.
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Overnight Rain In Delhi, Surrounding Areas, Air Quality Improves Slightly
Overnight rainfall in Delhi-NCR brought a slight improvement in the air quality and also a rise in temperature. So far, there are no reports of flooding and water logging.
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Black Water: Abyss OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch the English Horror Thriller
Black Water: Abyss, a 2020 English horror thriller directed by Andrew Traucki, will be available for streaming in India on Lionsgate Play starting January 10, 2025. The film follows a group of five friends who get trapped in a remote Australian cave system after a tropical storm. As the rising waters threaten their lives, they must contend with a d...
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Water Level Rises To 100 Feet In Assam Coal Mine, 9 Labourers Still Trapped
The water level has increased in the coal mine where at least nine labourers got trapped in Assam's Umrangso locality and deep divers of the Indian Navy were called to assist the rescue operation, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday.
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Parts Of Delhi Face Water Shortage As Ammonia Levels Rise In Yamuna
Many areas of the national capital face water shortage due to dangerously high levels of ammonia (NH3) in the Yamuna river at the Wazirabad pond, an official statement of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) said.
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Study Warns Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Global Coastal Groundwater by 2100
A NASA-DOD study indicates that by 2100, 77% of global coastal aquifers will face saltwater intrusion due to rising sea levels and reduced groundwater recharge. This phenomenon, caused by shifting fresh and saltwater dynamics, threatens water quality, agriculture, and infrastructure. Low-lying regions, including Southeast Asia, the U.S. Eastern Sea...
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New Island Forms in Caspian Sea as Water Levels Drop, Russian Scientists Confirm
Russian scientists have verified the existence of a new island in the northern Caspian Sea, first spotted via satellite in late 2024. Located 30 km from Maly Zhemchuzhny Island, the islet appeared as sea levels reached historic lows due to climate change and tectonic shifts. Although researchers couldn’t land due to shallow water, drone images ...
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Onset Of Rains Significantly Increases Risk Of Infections: Here's What To Do
The monsoon season brings with it a rise in humidity and stagnant water, which create ideal breeding grounds for bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Read on as we discuss how to stay safe.
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Mullaiperiyar Dam's Water Level Rises, Flood Alert Issued In Tamil Nadu
Following continuous rainfall over the past few days, the water level in the Mullaiperiyar dam has surged significantly, prompting authorities to issue a flood warning for residents living downstream.
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Video: 5 Tourists Stuck At Karnataka Waterfall Rescued Amid Heavy Rainfall
According to officials, the tourists had climbed to the top of the waterfall in the Dakshina Kannada when the water level increased suddenly.
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Scientists Predict Exact Date Life On Earth Will End: Study
A supercomputer simulation predicts that life on Earth will end in 1 billion years due to the depletion of oxygen caused by the Sun's increasing heat and brightness, ultimately rendering the planet uninhabitable.
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'Robbery Of Rights', Says Punjab, Haryana Hits Out As Water Row Escalates
The political row over sharing the Bhakra dam water escalated on Thursday after Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann asserted that his government will not tolerate "robbery" of their rights.
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How Melting Glaciers Threaten Biodiversity, Lives And Water Resources
Glacial melting can result in nuclear power plant shutdowns, agriculture and water resources being put at risk, and coastal cities being threatened by flooding.
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Antarctic Ice Melt Weakens Strongest Ocean Current, Disrupting Global Circulation
The Antarctic Circumpolar Current, the planet’s most powerful ocean circulation system, could slow by 20 percent by 2050 due to melting Antarctic ice. Researchers suggest that the influx of fresh, cold water is disrupting convection, altering global ocean density. A weaker current may allow warm water to reach Antarctica, accelerating ice loss an...
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'Climate Whiplash' Hitting World's Cities Amid Rising Temperatures: Study
The weather in some of the world's most densely populated cities is swinging from droughts to floods and back again as rising temperatures play havoc with the global water cycle, a study commissioned by the charity WaterAid showed on Wednesday.
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"Water Terrorism": Chief Minister Atishi Echoes Arvind Kejriwal's Yamuna Charge
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has written to the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), requesting urgent intervention over the rising ammonia levels in the Yamuna River, which she claims are affecting the water supply in Delhi.
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Overnight Rain In Delhi, Surrounding Areas, Air Quality Improves Slightly
Overnight rainfall in Delhi-NCR brought a slight improvement in the air quality and also a rise in temperature. So far, there are no reports of flooding and water logging.
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Black Water: Abyss OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch the English Horror Thriller
Black Water: Abyss, a 2020 English horror thriller directed by Andrew Traucki, will be available for streaming in India on Lionsgate Play starting January 10, 2025. The film follows a group of five friends who get trapped in a remote Australian cave system after a tropical storm. As the rising waters threaten their lives, they must contend with a d...
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Water Level Rises To 100 Feet In Assam Coal Mine, 9 Labourers Still Trapped
The water level has increased in the coal mine where at least nine labourers got trapped in Assam's Umrangso locality and deep divers of the Indian Navy were called to assist the rescue operation, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday.
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Parts Of Delhi Face Water Shortage As Ammonia Levels Rise In Yamuna
Many areas of the national capital face water shortage due to dangerously high levels of ammonia (NH3) in the Yamuna river at the Wazirabad pond, an official statement of the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) said.
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Study Warns Saltwater Intrusion Threatens Global Coastal Groundwater by 2100
A NASA-DOD study indicates that by 2100, 77% of global coastal aquifers will face saltwater intrusion due to rising sea levels and reduced groundwater recharge. This phenomenon, caused by shifting fresh and saltwater dynamics, threatens water quality, agriculture, and infrastructure. Low-lying regions, including Southeast Asia, the U.S. Eastern Sea...
