Update on Assam Floods
According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 92 people have lost their lives and over 36 lakh people are affected due to the deluge in Assam. With 26 districts under flood waters, 629 relief camps and distribution centres have been set up to give shelter to those devastated. Over 35,74,170 domestic animals have been affected due to the floods.
According to reports, a chemical solvent manufacturing unit witnessed a massive fire outbreak, on October 1. A fire brigade official said that the fire broke out during the early hours, when the drums containing mixed solvents started exploding.… read-more
TAGS: Massive Fire, Pune
The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William on October 8 launched a multi-million-pound global prize, the Earthshot Prize, which is targeted at repairing major environmental issues by 2030. A total cash prize of £50 million will be given over a decade … read-more
TAGS: Prince William, Earthshot Prize, Environmental Issues, global warming
The National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) has started rescue operations in Maharashtra and Karnataka after the heavy rains wreaked havoc in various parts of the states. Reportedly, two NDRF teams in Karnataka and three teams in Maharashtra have… read-more
TAGS: Floods, flood situation, NDRF, Karnataka, Maharashtra
The Assam government has decided to reopen the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve for the tourists from October 21. However, the authorities have stated that only Jeep Safaris will be allowed owing to the current weather and road… read-more
TAGS: Coronavirus, Assam, Assam CM, Kaziranga National Park
A novel plant species of the Sahyadri globe thistle, 'Echinops Sahyadricus', has been discovered in the northern Western Ghats. Researchers - Sushant More, a resident of Mumbai and Fabio Conti, an Italian citizen - discovered the species in… read-more
TAGS: New Species, Mumbai, Western Ghats, Maharashtra
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh on October 1 announced that night curfew and Sunday lockdowns will be stopped as COVID-19 cases have declined in the state. He has also allowed gathering of 100 people in marriages and funeral. The CM directed… read-more
TAGS: Captain Amarinder Singh, Punjab Government, Coronavirus, Indian National Congress