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In 2017, marine biologist Johnny Gaskell used Google Maps to find a 150-metre-wide blue hole in the Great Barrier Reef after Cyclone Debbie. He said he saw "huge birdsnest corals and very elongated staghorn corals" inside. These deep structures likely protected fragile coral colonies from the storm's powerful, destructive path.
The IMD warned of heavy rainfall in several states starting October 25. Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal will see heavy rain through October 29. Meanwhile, Kerala got orange alerts for 12 districts on Sunday. A low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal could turn into a cyclonic storm by October 26.
A new global report released on October 5 says climate change and harmful chemicals are escalating health risks for food workers. Nearly 1.4 billion people work in the food system, but many face poverty and dangerous conditions. “Climate change is becoming a workers’ rights crisis,” said expert Mamadou Goïta.
Sheffield residents can expect heavy rain today, October 24, 2026, with temperatures between 6°C and 13°C. The city faces a severe weather warning for downpours, so people should carry umbrellas and wear waterproof footwear. While the rain might ease later, the day will stay cool under dense, persistent clouds.
Neha Sinha writes that spiders, butterflies, and migratory birds offer lessons in endurance and resilience. She observed an orb-weaver spider near her desk and birds in Corbett tiger reserve. Sinha said, "All places have nature, but I strongly feel cities need nature the most." Nature helps us adapt to change.
Vikrant Tongad turned a Greater Noida dumping ground into a forest by planting 3000 trees. He cleared 12 truckloads of waste and recycled 1,600 kilograms of plastic. Vikrant said, "This land was burdened with waste and remnants of illegal soil mining." Now, the area is a green space for residents.
Delhi cleared projects worth Rs 622 crore on Friday to strengthen its flood control and drainage network. The plan includes a 4.7-km wall along the Yamuna to stop flooding. Officials also started three biomining projects to manage silt. These steps aim to reduce waterlogging and keep the city safe during monsoon.
Delhi air remains poor as Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa ordered a crackdown at pollution hotspots. On Friday, three stations recorded very poor air quality. Sirsa directed officials to control traffic, road dust, and open garbage burning. The air quality is likely to stay poor until at least October 26.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday asked the forest department to use AI and satellite imagery to stop land encroachment early. He said, "timely intervention could help avoid large-scale eviction drives." The CM also launched an online portal for employee transfers and urged officials to boost stagnant revenue collection efforts.
Crystal Fritz and James Reed McGuire replaced their Highland Park lawn with a native garden in late 2020. Over five years, they added more than 130 native plant species to their property. This transformation now attracts many animals like foxes and birds, while also encouraging neighbors to rethink their own yards.
Storm Austen cut power to nearly 300,000 French homes and 12,000 British homes on Friday. Heavy winds and rain caused major traffic issues, airport delays, and train suspensions across the region. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot said, "All rail traffic was suspended in Normandy." More storms are expected this weekend.
Environment activists raised concerns over tree felling at Noida’s Biodiversity Park for a proposed deer park. Officials said they ordered an investigation into the complaint. "If any violation is found, action will be taken as per the rules," said Rajni Kant. Many trees got cut, sparking worries about local pollution.