Environment

A 22-year-old volunteer firefighter died while battling a blaze in the Savoie region. Wildfires have raged across southern Europe, forcing thousands to evacuate.

The New Delhi Municipal Council conducted a massive plantation drive, exceeding its target and aiming to boost Delhi's green cover. The drive included native tree species and shrubs, with participation from officials and residents.

Fresh rainfall triggers flash floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh, affecting over 94,000 people and causing extensive damage to agriculture and public infrastructure.

Joymala, a 66-year-old patrol elephant, was laid to rest with a guard of honour after 34 years of service in Kaziranga National Park. Her bravery and dedication to wildlife conservation have left a lasting impact.

Scientists warn that unique corals around Norfolk Island are at risk due to disease, El Niño, and government-approved dredging. Experts say the corals are likely to be species that have not been formally described by science and would be unlikely to recover if lost.

A study by Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) found that El Niño and La Niña events significantly influence the number of tropical cyclones in the Bay of Bengal during the post-monsoon season, with La Niña years showing increased cyclone activity.

A fast-moving wildfire has prompted evacuations near Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city, after igniting on Saturday evening. Residents of three small suburbs were ordered to leave their homes as the blaze spread rapidly.

The Arunachal Pradesh government has deployed a commercial helicopter to supply essential food and medical supplies to remote villages cut off by flash floods and landslides in the state.

A rapidly spreading wildfire in Colorado has forced thousands of residents to evacuate, with more than 160 structures destroyed. The fire is one of approximately 40 large, uncontained blazes currently burning across the western United States.

The flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh has shown signs of improvement following a spell of clear weather and a decline in the number of affected villages and people over the past 24 hours.

Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to making environmental conservation a people's movement. Multiple initiatives will be implemented across the state in the coming months.

Swiss glaciers are losing snow at an alarming rate due to a severe European heatwave, with the Rhone Glacier hitting its 'Glacier Loss Day' weeks ahead of schedule. Climate change is likely to blame.

The World Meteorological Organization warns of a strengthening El Nino phenomenon, expected to bring heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall globally, with India likely to experience below-normal rainfall and a delayed monsoon season.

Floods in Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana have killed dozens, with more deaths expected as rescue teams search for victims during the rainy season. Climate breakdown and poor waste management are exacerbating the extreme weather events.

East Kameng district administration adopts a time-bound plan for scientific waste management to implement Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 and comply with Supreme Court directives.

Firefighters battle multiple wildfires in southern France and Greece, with thousands evacuated due to strong winds and parched conditions. Europe's recent heatwave has elevated the risk of wildfires.

The elusive Eurasian lynx has been photographed for the first time in Sikkim, marking only the second photographic record of the species in the Eastern Himalayas. The discovery highlights the ecological significance of Sikkim's high-altitude rangelands.

A resident of Sikkim's Daramdin constituency was allegedly attacked in an attempted murder linked to a community campaign against a polluting crusher and hot mix plant. Five people, including the alleged mastermind and a government contractor, have been arrested.

The Northeastern region of India recorded a significant deficiency in monsoon rainfall during June, with seven of the eight states experiencing a massive rainfall shortage.

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reviews progress of Biochar plants in Hamirpur district, says project will promote sustainable forest management and earn carbon credits. The project is expected to generate 28,800 carbon credits over its ten-year operational period.