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Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority issued a flood warning for the Budhi Gandaki River. Officials said, "Stay in high places," urging residents to avoid the river until the flood passes. This alert follows August floods that caused massive damage to infrastructure and claimed many lives across Nepal.
Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday asked industries to focus on environment protection and pollution control. He said, “Factories and mines may be established in the district, but the environment, ecology and the health of the general public will always remain our highest priority.” He also pushed for better infrastructure.
Kattappana municipality installed a 12-foot Spider-Man sculpture to raise awareness about waste management. The figure, crafted from 5,000 plastic bottles, stands outside the municipal office. "Signboards rarely get noticed, but this Spider-Man figure draws children, families, and passersby," said chairman Joy Vettikkuzhi. The project encourages residents to rethink plastic use.
California is preparing for a historic El Nino this winter with heavy rain and floods expected. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on September 21 to help communities. Climate scientist John O'Brien said: "The odds of an average winter are very low." Officials are now getting ready.
Los Angeles residents face cloudy skies and a 49% chance of rain today, October 10, 2026. Temperatures will reach a high of 28°C and a low of 21°C. With humidity at 85%, the air feels muggy. Officials advised that residents should consider carrying an umbrella if they go outside today.
New York residents can enjoy a pleasant 21°C today, October 10, 2026, with sunny intervals and no rain. It is a great time to head outdoors before conditions change. Tropical Rainstorm Isaias approaches the area tomorrow, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Stay informed as the weather shifts later tonight.
South African billionaire Koos Bekker bought an old country estate in Somerset to turn it into a luxury hotel. He has been buying thousands of acres around Bruton and Castle Cary. Many local people now worry about his growing influence, as he snapped up high street businesses and local pubs.
California restored former grazing land at Dutch Slough into tidal marsh, where Marsh Wren density jumped from 0.15 to 18.47 birds per hectare between 2020 and 2025. This increase of more than 12,000% showed how nature recovered after the state agency planted many trees and brought back natural tidal flows.
The grand event for ‘Ramayana Part 1’ in Ramtek, scheduled for October 11, 2026, got postponed due to the severe drought in Maharashtra. MLA Ashish Jaiswal said, “Farmers’ welfare is the priority at present.” The film team chose to support local farmers instead of holding the planned promotional programme today.
Lucknow Police started using multi-functional drones to help flood-hit residents in Faizullaganj. These drones perform three jobs by illuminating streets, keeping watch over homes, and broadcasting messages. They also carry 10 kg of relief supplies to areas difficult to access. DCP North Amit K Anand said, “UP Police is here.”
Florida rebuilt the degraded Lone Cabbage Reef using dolomite limestone in 2018. Researchers said the project created a surface for larvae to settle. Within six months, live-oyster density rose from near zero to 91 per square metre. By year five, the count reached 244, showing how reef structure helps ecosystems.
Researchers said Building Integrated Photovoltaic System technology suits India well but faces many barriers. High costs, weak policy support, and lack of national standards hinder its use. "The versatility of these properties makes BIPV a key element for the realisation of future buildings," the study showed. It needs coordinated efforts.