Temperatures rising steadily amid global warming

As the world is headed to a warmer climate with rising temperatures due to global warming, Bhutan is also experiencing warmer winters. After the drop at 14.1°C in 2018, the average temperature during October, November, and December (OND) has steadily increased by an average of 0.3°C. This trend aligns with findings from the Climate Change […]

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Google signs deal to buy carbon removal credits from Indian farms

The deal – signed by Google and Indian supplier Varaha – is one of the biggest ever involving biochar, and is the tech giant’s first foray into India’s carbon dioxide removal (CDR) sector. Google will buy carbon credits from an Indian initiative that turns large amounts of agricultural waste into biochar – a form of […]

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Dry and warmer winter ahead: NCHM

Bhutan is likely to experience a warmer and dry winter, according to the National Centre for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM). The agency’s Winter Monsoon Rainfall and Temperature Forecast (December 2024–January 2025) predicts near-normal precipitation, warmer-than-usual days, and typical winter nights. The NCHM’s Climate Predictability tool forecasts precipitation is expected to be near historical averages which […]

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Saudi Arabia hit by unprecedented floods, red alert in Mecca and Medina

The desert country of Saudi Arabia has experienced unprecedented rains and severe flooding. As a result, roads and residential areas in several cities in the country have been severely damaged. According to the Saudi Meteorological Department, this low-pressure area is expected to continue for several more days. At the same time, the National Meteorological Center […]

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Strong earthquake kills at least 95 people in Tibet, shakes Nepal

A strong earthquake shook a high-altitude region of western China and areas of Nepal on Tuesday, damaging hundreds of houses, littering streets with rubble and killing at least 95 people in Tibet. Many others were trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the remote region. Rescue workers climbed mounds of broken bricks, some using ladders in […]

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Seven islands in the Maldives recorded significant damage amid bad weather

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) states seven islands have reported flooding caused by heavy rain and swell waves as Maldives experiences a bad weather spell. Islands that reported flooding following swell waves are R. Inguriadhoo and Sh. Narudhoo. Heavy rain caused flooding in the remaining five islands. They include F. Nilandhoo, where 80 percent of […]

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Temperatures may drop below zero degrees in Saudi Arabia

The temperature in some places in the Middle Eastern country of Saudi Arabia may drop below zero degrees. The temperature in some areas may even reach minus 4 degrees, the country’s meteorological center said in a warning message. The forecast says that the northern regions of Saudi Arabia will be the most affected by the […]

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Himachal hit by snow, 5,000 tourists stranded due to snowfall

Heavy snowfall continues in large parts of Himachal Pradesh. Many tourists are stranded. Police there said that 5,000 tourists were stranded on the roads of Kullu alone on Friday. The local administration said that traffic in Kullu has come to a standstill due to snowfall. It will take more time to clear the snow from […]

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