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The Indian state of Kerala is currently experiencing severe weather conditions, with torrential rainfall and subsequent flooding affecting multiple districts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red alerts for Thrissur, Ernakulam, Malappuram, and Idukki, warning of widespread flooding, waterlogging, and significant disruptions to daily life and travel. As the
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As the monsoon downpour continued to drench the city, a total of 56.6 mm (more than two inches) of rain was recorded in the past 24 hours, bringing the season's tally to 740.6 mm (more than 29 inches). This amount is significant, considering the annual rainfall
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Punjab has faced its worst floods in nearly four decades, with at least 43 people killed in various rain-related incidents across the state during the current monsoon season. Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) chairman Manoj Tripathi blamed the state government for making the situation worse due to mismanagement, stating that
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The state of Acre in Brazil has recorded a substantial improvement in air quality indicators, with a 94% reduction in atmospheric pollutant concentrations in the first three days of September this year compared to the same period in 2024. This significant drop is attributed to the implementation of pollution prevention
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Researchers at the University of Dhaka have analyzed rainfall patterns in Bangladesh's southeastern Chittagong region, which is prone to significant hydrometeorological hazards, including floods and landslides. The study used data from 35 years, spanning from 1988 to 2023, and employed various statistical approaches to understand rainfall variability and
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A recent study published in the Water Research journal has found that tire additives and their transformation products (TATPs) are increasingly recognized for their toxicity and widespread environmental presence. The research, conducted by a team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, investigated the spatiotemporal distribution, environmental drivers, and ecological risks
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Research conducted by Jimma University and published in the journal Discover Sustainability has found that satellite precipitation products have the potential to be used in hydro-meteorological applications, but require further refinement. The study analyzed rainfall data from Modjo catchment in central Ethiopia using ground observations and two satellite datasets, CHIRPS
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The state of Rajasthan has been experiencing intense rainfall over the past few days, with several dams and rivers overflowing due to the heavy downpour. On Thursday, the 16 gates of the Mahi Bajaj Sagar Dam in Banswara were opened for the first time this year, releasing excess water and
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The UK has experienced its hottest summer on record, with average temperatures 1.51°C above the long-term average, according to the Met Office. The prolonged heatwave has led to a significant decline in water supplies, with Thames Water confirming that hosepipe restrictions will remain in place across the region.
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Researchers at Sun Yat-sen University have developed a novel paradigm for investigating spatial heterogeneity in hydrology, leveraging a distributed hydrological framework featuring a Local-Finer Iteration (LFI) strategy. The Surface Rainfall-Runoff Cellular Automata (SRRCA) model was implemented in a watershed in Wharfedale, England, to capture the dynamics of catchment-scale runoff and
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Heavy rainfall lashed Bhopal on Wednesday, causing disruption in normal life in several parts of the city. The rain, which started in the afternoon, lasted for nearly two hours, leaving its impact immediately. Waterlogging was reported in several areas, including Alpana Tiraha, Ganesh Mandir, Banganga, Chiklod Road, and Aura Mall
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Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to move across parts of England and Wales, potentially causing surface water flooding and disruption to travel. Up to 60mm of rain could fall in an hour in some areas, with hail and lightning posing additional hazards. The Met Office has issued a yellow
