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Heart-Wrenching Landslides Strike Himachal Pradesh, Causing Multiple Homes to Crumble
Heavy rainfall on the outskirts of Shimla in August 2023 damaged a section of the historic Shimla-Kalka railway track in Himachal Pradesh. (Source: VOA News) Several videos of horrifying landslides in Himachal have gone viral on X, formerly known as Twitter, making people reflect on the catastrophic circumstances. While many regions across the country have witnessed below-average rainfall this month, Himachal Pradesh stands out with exceptionally heavy precipitation. As per t
Rhituja Bhorade
Aug 26, 20232 min read
July Set a New Record: The Scorching Heat Took a Centre Stage
In Apollana, Rhodes, Greece, a man stands prepared to combat the raging flames engulfing a hillside on 27th July | Photo credit : Dan Kitwood In a nutshell, July 2023 officially clinched the title of the hottest month on record, as confirmed by Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) and World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Based on Copernicus research, preliminary analyses indicated that the world experienced temperatures warmer than it had in 120,000 years. Throughout t
Rhituja Bhorade
Aug 12, 20232 min read
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