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Heavy rain caused waterlogging and traffic snarls in Noida and Ghaziabad. The Ghaziabad station recorded 13mm of rain between 8.30am and 5.30pm on Monday. Residents said, "The roads and surrounding areas have become difficult to navigate in places." Officials worked to clear water from many points across the city.
Heavy rain continued to lash Delhi-NCR on Tuesday after torrential downpours caused widespread waterlogging. The District Disaster Management Authority directed all corporate offices and schools in Gurgaon to switch to work-from-home modes. Officials said this move helps civic agencies clear water and fix roads after traffic got stuck on Monday.
District administrations in Hisar and Bhiwani intensified sanitation drives as workers continued their strike. Officials deployed private agencies and personnel to clear garbage from major roads and dumping points to prevent disease. Hundreds of tonnes of waste got removed from both towns, and authorities plan to resume door-to-door collection soon.
Woodside Energy scrapped its long-term emissions and clean energy targets on Tuesday after recording a 27% profit increase to $1.67bn. The company said these targets "were established in a different market context." Now, the firm is doubling down on fossil fuels while shifting away from its previous decarbonisation goals.
India sought funds for land restoration at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Ulaanbaatar on Monday. Yadav said, "Land restoration is not a cost, but an investment in food, water, biodiversity, livelihoods and long-term resilience." India used green-finance frameworks and bonds to support its goal of restoring 26 million hectares.
Fires in Indonesia’s Kalimantan have burned tens of thousands of acres, causing thick haze to reach Malaysia and Singapore. Suwadi said each breath feels "like smoking a cigarette." Since July, 5,000 people weekly got respiratory issues. Experts say the super El Niño weather pattern is making these dangerous blazes worse.
Schoolteachers in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhind will get alternative classrooms after a viral video showed them crossing the swollen Baisali river on inflated tyre tubes. Classes started Monday at new sites to ensure safety. “We cannot allow children’s studies to be disrupted or staff to risk their safety,” said Sudhanshu Dwivedi.
Trichy corporation said on Monday that sanitary workers will not collect unsegregated domestic waste. Residents must now sort trash into four types under the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026. Commissioner Veer Pratap Singh said, "Keeping penalisation as the last resort, the corporation has opted to refuse collection of unsegregated waste initially."
Unchecked dumping of garbage in forest fringes of Erumely is threatening wildlife and disrupting the natural balance. A senior Forest department official said, "The accumulation of waste is not just an eyesore but also attracts animals." Officials now plan to step up surveillance and install cameras to stop this menace.
Australia has just 12,000 sea lions left, and scientists warn bird flu could cause carnage. South Australia confirmed the first mammal case on Saturday after a seal tested positive for H5N1. John Woinarski said, "The carnage may be substantial and represent a serious conservation impact." Experts fear for these animals.
In 2008, Point Reyes breached levees to restore Giacomini wetlands. This project reconnected dairy pastures to tidal influence, allowing natural processes to reshape the land. Within three years, the endangered tidewater goby expanded into newly restored tidal channels and Lagunitas Creek. The National Park Service said this rapid expansion was notable.
HelpAge India’s study, Climate Resilient Ageing: Ensuring Care, Dignity and Agency, surveyed 2,224 older persons across 10 states. It showed that nearly four out of five respondents faced climate hazards in the last three years. Heatwaves, floods and droughts hurt their health and livelihoods, while migration puts traditional family care systems under strain.