Punjab battles massive floods, death toll rising fast
Punjab battles massive floods, death toll rising fast
IN · Published Sep 7, 2025
• Over 1,900 villages in Punjab are submerged due to severe flooding, causing extensive crop damage and a rising death toll.
• The central government has pledged full support to Punjab, with funds available under the State Disaster Relief Fund and assessment teams evaluating the losses.
• Joint teams are evacuating residents and reinforcing embankments, with approximately 21,000 people moved to safer locations.
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September Rains: The Decider for Indian Agriculture
September Rains: The Decider for Indian Agriculture
IN · Published Sep 9, 2025
• Erratic monsoon rains have caused significant crop damage in several Indian states, including Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh.
• The Indian Meteorological Department forecasts above-average rainfall in September, a critical growth period for key crops like paddy, cotton, and maize.
• Further crop losses could worsen supply constraints, raise food prices, and strain household consumption, intensifying inflationary pressures.
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Nagaland Fossils Reveal Antarctica’s Role in Indian Monsoons
Nagaland Fossils Reveal Antarctica’s Role in Indian Monsoons
IN · Published Sep 9, 2025
• Nagaland fossil discoveries link Antarctica's formation to the early development of the Indian monsoon, revealing how Antarctic changes influenced rainfall and temperature patterns.
• Analysis of fossilized leaves using CLAMP indicates Northeast India was much wetter and warmer, coinciding with Antarctic ice growth and impacting tropical rainfall and monsoon evolution.
• Accelerated melting of Antarctic ice due to global warming may shift the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), potentially disrupting rainfall across tropical regions and affecting agriculture and water resources in India.
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IMD Warning: Heavy Rainfall, Storms in Few States
IMD Warning: Heavy Rainfall, Storms in Few States
IN · Published Sep 9, 2025
• IMD has issued warnings for heavy rainfall and storms in several states, particularly in Northeast India.
• Punjab and Himachal Pradesh are recovering from severe floods, with rescue operations ongoing and assessments being made.
• Northeastern states, including Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Tripura, and Meghalaya, are expected to receive heavy rain in the coming days.
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