Disaster

Hidden beneath the Atlantic Ocean lies one of Earth's most powerful climate engines—the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). This vast network of ocean currents transports heat, regulates rainfall and supports marine…

Across Odisha, rising water levels in the Mahanadi, Baitarani and other major rivers have transformed the monsoon from a season of hope into one of uncertainty. As villages, farmlands and even riverside temples face inundation, thousands of…

Heavy monsoon rainfall has once again placed parts of Odisha under flood watch, reminding us that floods threaten not only homes but also agriculture, fisheries, businesses and public infrastructure. As meteorological agencies continue to…

For thousands of people across Odisha, stepping outside during the afternoon has become increasingly unbearable. Streets that once remained busy throughout the day now appear deserted under the blazing sun. The harsh “loo” winds, hot, dry…

For the people of Odisha, cyclone are not just any random weather events. They are memories, fears, warnings and lessons passed from one generation to other. In the coastal villages of Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Kendrapara, Ganjam and Balasore,…

If you have lived in Bhubaneswar for more than fifteen or twenty years, you have probably noticed it too. The city feels hotter now. Not just during peak summer afternoons, but almost throughout the day. The evenings no longer bring the…

Bhubaneswar, Aug. 12: As the severe impact of climate change is being felt globally, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) and India Meterological Department (IMD) on Saturday agreed to collaborate in the field of meteorology…

Cyclothon Rally and World Environment Day Celebrations in Rourkela Rourkela: A harmonious blend of passion, action, and environmental consciousness swept through the city of Rourkela, leaving an indelible mark on its streets and in the…

Bhubaneswar: A campaign for single-use plastic ban has been launched on the eve of World Environment Day, 2023. The Odisha government has also reiterated this resolution. But since 2018, the Odisha government has banned single-use…

State-level World Environment Day-2023 program 'Beat Plastic Pollution' campaign is 'Solution to Plastic Pollution' Actions to tackle climate change is the need of the hour 2% electric vehicle mobility by 2025: Minister …