Climate and Weather

The summer monsoon rainfall, the lifeline for agriculture and water resources in India brings along with it heavy bursts of showers from the moisture-laden winds that originate near the equator. But extreme rainfall events are now increasing in the Indian subcontinent during the monsoon season - leading to massive flooding causing deaths and damage to property, resources and livelihoods. 

According to an unprecedented independent analysis released today by IPE-Global and ESRI India, more than 84% of Indian districts are vulnerable to high heat waves, and 70% of those districts are also experiencing a rise in the frequency and intensity of heavy ra

Landslides involve a massive movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope triggered by rain, earthquakes, volcanoes, or other events that make the slope unstable.

Heatwaves have become a relentless force in urban areas, particularly affecting the most vulnerable communities. Delhi residents sweltered under a relentless sun this May, as a scorching heatwave gripped the capital city.

An innovative bioengineering technology implemented under the PMGSY has saved Nog village in Himachal from floods

When heavy rainfall led to floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh, one village stood out. This is the village of Nog where landslides and floods did not have an impact because of the innovative soil bioengineering approach implemented in the area. 

India is in the hot seat as heat conditions are predicted to persist in East and south peninsular India in the days to come.

In a call to confront our planet's pressing challenges, the 3rd Annual Climate Asia Conference convened in Bengaluru this April. Themed "Accelerating climate action: Bridging the gap from dialogue to action," the event saw leaders and experts from diverse sectors, all driven by a shared determination to effect tangible change.

Odisha emerges as the only state to guarantee quality drinking water on household tap connections

More than six in 10 organisations globally (62%) say recent wildfires, floods, and storms during 2023 will have a material impact on their environmental initiatives, according to the fifth edition of

India is dealing with a growing water stress crisis brought on by things like climate change, population growth, pollution, and changes in land use. Currently, there are about 1400 cubic metres of water available per person, but by 2050, that number is predicted to fall to 1200 cubic metres. Already, a large portion of India is deemed to be water-stressed.