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Expert Explains | How preparing for disasters in the Himalayas can help save lives
September 1, 2026 15:02 IST
As global warming destabilises the ice and rock in the Himalayas, an expert explains why, and how, we need to move from reacting to disasters to anticipating and preparing for them.
âNeedles in haystacksâ: An expert explains the challenge of early warnings in the Himalayas
August 31, 2026 12:23 IST
Austin Lord, Senior Fellow at Stimson Center, tells The Indian Express what triggered Nepalâs deadly flood, and explains why existing hazard mapping failed to identify the risk.
Nepal floods: The red flags in dam-building in the Himalayas
August 30, 2026 21:05 IST
The Himalayan topography includes lakes formed by melting glaciers, fast-flowing rivers and steep slopes. The Nepal floods highlight major vulnerabilities, but there are ways to reduce the fallout of such events.
Nepal disaster: Four lessons India, China, and Nepal must learnSubscriber Only
September 1, 2026 13:02 IST
Responsible governance of the fragile Himalayan region needs a reimagination of the borderland. An expert explains.
What are âhanging glaciersâ and why are they a major risk for India?
August 31, 2026 18:48 IST
As rising temperatures and shifting regional precipitation patterns reduce the stability of the Himalayan glaciers, some of them could evolve into âhanging glaciersâ. What happens when they break off?
Why Nepal flash floods resemble 2021 Chamoli disaster, with greater impact
August 27, 2026 16:26 IST
Nepalâs avalanche-induced flash floods resemble the 2021 Chamoli disaster, but peak monsoon conditions could amplify the destruction and cascading impacts downstream.
Experts Explain | Why Indian cities flood after heavy rain and overheat in summer
August 25, 2026 13:25 IST
Gurugram went from heatwave conditions in May to severe waterlogging in August. What turns a weather event into an urban disaster, and why do the same failures return?
Odishaâs coastal erosion: Whatâs being done to save lives, livelihoodsSubscriber Only
August 17, 2026 08:16 IST
About 28% of the stateâs 564-km coastline is undergoing erosion. Government officials said that rising sea level owing to climate change has already submerged many villages and displaced several hundreds of people.
27,000 in flood relief camps: How one climate disaster in Kerala is worsening the nextSubscriber Only
August 6, 2026 16:07 IST
Kerala floods explained: Heavy rain in early August has triggered flooding in several parts of Kerala. Behind the intensity of the flooding is a range of human-made factors.
Why heavy rain repeatedly triggers landslides in KeralaSubscriber Only
August 3, 2026 08:32 IST
Kerala's Western Ghats are naturally prone to landslides, but heavy monsoon rain and human interventions have increased the frequency and impact of slope failures.
Why Europeâs wildfires are getting bigger, hotter and harder to stopSubscriber Only
August 4, 2026 14:38 IST
What are climate whiplash and fire clouds, and why are they making Europe's wildfires more dangerous?
Indiaâs monsoon hits halfway mark: Why July witnessed prolonged wet and dry spellsSubscriber Only
August 1, 2026 09:03 IST
July experienced extreme wet conditions resulting in flooding and landslides in Gujarat, Assam, Maharashtra, and Odisha to hot and dry conditions resulting in heatwaves â a rare phenomenon for the month. We explain.
Why Assam is experiencing unprecedented flooding this yearSubscriber Only
July 28, 2026 09:27 IST
Excessive rain, now becoming more frequent due to climate change, may not be the only cause of the devastation in Upper Assam. Human activities such as excavations and deforestation could also have played a role.
Maharashtra rain: Why the Western Ghats received historically high rainfall this JulySubscriber Only
July 10, 2026 10:31 IST
Maharashtra is among the select Indian states where there is a significantly increasing rainfall trend both during monsoon and annually. Heavy rainfall event days, too, are increasing over the Konkan region along the west coast.
Experts explain | Why India struggles to count heatwave deaths as climate change intensifiesSubscriber Only
July 7, 2026 12:39 IST
Unlike Europe, which estimates excess deaths during extreme heat events, India still lacks a comprehensive system to measure heat-related mortality, leaving the true human cost of rising temperatures largely unknown.
Behind ongoing heatwave in the US, a combination of heat dome and climate changeSubscriber Only
July 6, 2026 11:14 IST
A NASA modelling system found that summer heatwaves in the US roughly doubled in number between 1980 and 2023, increasing from an average of two to four per month.
Indian Ocean Dipole: What is it, and can it rescue Indiaâs faltering 2026 monsoonSubscriber Only
July 3, 2026 14:54 IST
Indiaâs monsoon opened last month with a steep rainfall deficit, driven by strengthening El NiĂąo conditions. But a lesser-known ocean phenomenon could still offer relief later in the season.
As Europe reels from record heatwave, why air-conditioning has become a political flashpointSubscriber Only
July 1, 2026 12:08 IST
The ongoing Europe heatwave has intensified the debate over air-conditioning as governments balance public health needs, rising temperatures, energy demand and long-term climate commitments.
Europeâs worst heatwave would have been impossible without climate changeSubscriber Only
July 1, 2026 05:12 IST
The World Weather Attribution (WWA) has said climate change is âunequivocally to blameâ for the Europe heatwave. While this may seem self-evident, establishing a scientific cause is essential to drive policy action.
Why India may be better prepared this time to withstand a poor monsoonSubscriber Only
June 25, 2026 07:00 IST
With June rainfall lagging far behind normal levels, concerns are growing over a weak monsoon. A look at the factors that could help India absorb the shock better than in the past.
Omega Block: What is driving the heatwave Europe isnât prepared forSubscriber Only
June 28, 2026 13:59 IST
Many parts of the world see temperatures crossing 40 degree C and function normally. Why have the same temperatures proved so debilitating for Europe?
Experts Explain | For ageing India, why climate change poses a public health threatSubscriber Only
June 25, 2026 08:50 IST
Elderly people are particularly vulnerable to climate risks such as heatwaves. As such extreme weather events become more frequent, India needs to create frameworks that can identify, reach and support vulnerable older people.
The world must electrify rapidly to meet climate goals. The challenge is bigger than you thinkSubscriber Only
June 21, 2026 12:48 IST
Electricity meets only a small fraction of the worldâs energy needs. And most of this electricity comes from fossil fuels. A radical shift to renewables is required.
Why has monsoon progress stalled, and when can rains be expected next?Subscriber Only
June 19, 2026 10:39 IST
Overall, the Arabian Sea branch of the monsoon appears to be making slower progress this year compared to the Bay of Bengal branch.
Can India cool down without heating up? Experts Explain why sustainability is keySubscriber Only
June 15, 2026 20:47 IST
The question is no longer whether people need cooling, but whether India can deliver it without worsening electricity stress, air pollution, and emissions.
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