Springs in the Kashmir Himalaya are diminishing, affecting water access for households, livestock, and agriculture. Scientists suggest solutions may lie in protecting areas uphill where water replenishes.
Cyclone Arnab has stalled near the Andhra Pradesh coast, prolonging landfall and bringing fears of extreme rainfall and flooding. Wind speeds near landfall are forecast at 115-125 km/h.
Countries have begun negotiations for the world's first international protocol targeting environmental crimes such as wildlife trafficking, illegal deforestation, and waste smuggling. The protocol aims to enhance investigation and prosecution.
Researchers have identified five new species of freshwater mussels in rivers across the southern U.S. using DNA analysis. The findings highlight the hidden biodiversity within these waterways.
Cyclone Arnab intensified over the Bay of Bengal, prompting Odisha to evacuate 47,830 people from vulnerable areas. Heavy rain and winds impacted southern districts.
Weather models suggest a potential second cyclone could form in the Bay of Bengal and approach Odisha shortly after Cyclone Arnab makes landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast.
A three-year investigation into South Africa's captive lion industry found systemic welfare issues, including cramped enclosures and early cub separation, prompting calls for its phase-out.
The National Green Tribunal issued directives concerning Manasbal wetland pollution in Jammu and Kashmir, environmental violations by industrial units in Bikaner, and alleged illegal groundwater extraction in Jaipur.
Cyclone Arnab has strengthened into a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal. Coastal Andhra Pradesh faces extremely heavy rainfall and winds up to 140 km/h.