Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

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Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
11 Jul, 2026

El Niño strengthens, could develop into strongest since 1950, says US agency, Pg15

US agency warns El Niño could become strongest since 1950, with 81% chance of 'very strong' event, threatening India's monsoon.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
10 Jul, 2026

Monsoon has covered the entire country, a day later than normal, announces IMD, Pg1

Monsoon finally covers India a day late, IMD forecasts below-normal July rainfall, impacting critical agricultural sector amidst 15% deficit.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
9 Jul, 2026

Lonavala, parts of Maharashtra report ‘exceptional’ rain, Pg12

Western Ghats, Maharashtra, records 'exceptional' rainfall, with Lonavala hitting 1,300mm and Mahabaleshwar a 24-hour record, despite El Niño forecasts.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
7 Jul, 2026

Cool rooms and other solutions to Europe's heatwave, Pg11

Europe battles extreme heatwaves with innovative urban planning: Paris uses river-fed district cooling, Berlin maps cool zones, and cities embrace green infrastructure.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
7 Jul, 2026

‘El Nino set to dent India’s wind, hydropower output’, Pg14

El Nino threatens India's power grid, potentially forcing increased coal use and 17 million tonnes of CO2 emissions by June 2027 due to reduced wind and hydro output.

Inclusive GrowthImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
6 Jul, 2026

El Niño, Iran sharpen food prices challenge, Pg12

Intensifying El Niño and monsoon deficit threaten India's food prices, risking protracted inflation and impacting kharif-rabi crops, demanding proactive government action.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsDisaster and Disaster Management
4 Jul, 2026

Europe must rethink how it will live with heat, Pg12

Europe confronts a new normal of extreme heat, demanding urgent infrastructure, agricultural, and societal adaptation strategies beyond emergency responses.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsDisaster and Disaster Management
1 Jul, 2026

Below normal rain in July, current deficit 40%: IMD, Pg1

IMD warns of 'below normal' July rainfall, 40% deficit, threatening agriculture and water resources amidst 'Super El Niño' year.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
1 Jul, 2026

India seeks clarity as ‘tipping points’ rock Bonn climate talks, Pg2

India challenges 'tipping points' definition at Bonn climate talks, sparking fierce debate with EU over scientific clarity and misinformation risks.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
30 Jun, 2026

Overheated Europe, Underprepared world, Pg12

Europe reels from unprecedented 40°C+ heatwaves, exposing global warming's planetary emergency and demanding urgent climate action and commitments.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones
29 Jun, 2026

June to be fifth-driest since 1901; monsoon to reach Delhi in July, Pg9

India faces fifth-driest June since 1901 with 43% rainfall deficit; El Nino threatens seasonal monsoon forecast.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaHealth Sector
28 Jun, 2026

In sizzling Europe, trains, nuclear plants and factories cannot take the heat either, Pg10

Sizzling Europe buckles under extreme heat, crippling trains, nuclear plants, and factories, exposing critical infrastructure vulnerability to intensifying climate change.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaDisaster and Disaster Management
27 Jun, 2026

​Tragic evening, Pg6

Devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake levels Caracas, killing hundreds; India must urgently re-evaluate its shelved seismic building codes amidst high vulnerability.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesDisaster and Disaster Management
26 Jun, 2026

Behind Venezuela’s quake devastation: Rare ‘seismic doublet’, vulnerable location, Pg12

Rare 'seismic doublet' of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes devastates Venezuela, sparking fears of tens of thousands dead.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices
25 Jun, 2026

Razor’s edge, Pg8

El Niño-driven monsoon deficit threatens India's kharif crops, sparking food inflation fears and demanding urgent water-centric agricultural reforms and inter-ministerial coordination.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesImportant Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
25 Jun, 2026

What's driving Europe heatwave, and why is it struggling to cope?, Pg9

Europe reels under deadly heatwave, with 50 deaths, as Omega Block and rapid climate warming expose unprepared infrastructure and urban heat islands.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems
25 Jun, 2026

In dry monsoon, a test of resilience, Pg9

India's monsoon faces 40% June deficit, MJO blamed over El Niño, testing national resilience and economic stability.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
24 Jun, 2026

Evident distress, Pg12

India's economy faces severe distress with core industries growing just 0.5%, slowing GST revenue, and demand slump amidst West Asia crisis and El Niño.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones
23 Jun, 2026

Nationwide rainfall 42% below average, says IMD, Pg8

India's monsoon rainfall plunges 42% below average by June 21, IMD warns, as Pune and Gaya suffer 87% deficit.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentBuffer Stocks and Food Security
23 Jun, 2026

'Monsoon shortfall could weigh on growth, inflation', Pg13

RBI warns monsoon shortfall threatens India's growth and inflation outlook, citing El Niño risks and global economic fragility.

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