Temperatures are not likely to fall, either. Bengaluru will continue to have dry days in the rest of April, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said. A spokesperson from IMD said that last weekend’s rainfall was scattered, and areas near Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) did not witness any rainfall. “The last widespread rain that the city experienced […]
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Despite being a popular mode of commute in the city, auto unions say only a few autos have switched to the electric. Unaffordable prices, inadequate Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points, and cost ineffectiveness are some of the reasons why auto drivers do not want to upgrade their vehicles to zero-emission ones. While some say government […]
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Rampant and unplanned development has badly affected the stormwater drainage (SWD) system in Bangalore, causing instances of urban flooding to rise. Bangalore requires additional 658 km of stormwater drains to effectively tackle frequent urban flooding, according to a report released when? by property consultants Knight Frank. The report highlights that the interconnection between the water […]
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Authors: Arunima Pal, Ishika Sharma, Akankhya Rout COP28 replaces “phasing out” of coal, oil, gas, replaces it with “reducing” fossil fuels. A draft deal to cut global fossil fuel production has drawn criticism from the European Union (EU), United States (US) and several other countries. The draft which calls for “reducing both consumption and production of […]
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The spot billed pelican has hit a rapid decline due to a new stomach parasite as well as human activities. Spot-Billed Pelicans have had a rapid decline in the last three years according to the State of India’s Birds (SOIB) report 2023. There has been a 5.19 percent decrease in the current annual decline metric […]
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Rabi crop yields will be hugely impacted due to a deficit in the North-East monsoon. The El-Nino effect, continuing from the south-west monsoon will result in a deficit returning monsoon, officials say. Rabi crop production in Bengaluru Urban and Rural will be affected due to the North-East monsoon this seasonal year fear farmers and government […]
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On the basis of the United Nation Environment Programme(UNEP), the Government of Karnataka(GoK) has taken up initiatives of spreading sustainable lifestyle awareness among its people. Environmental Management and Policy Research Institute (EMPRI) under the Karnataka Forest, Ecology and Environment Department is conducting various programs in different education institution to make citizens aware of the importance […]
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Temperatures would normally stay below 30 degrees, but they have been rising in recent weeks, with little chance of rain. Due to the early arrival of scorching summer in March, air conditioner (AC) purchases have increased by 20 percent this year. Bengaluru’s temperatures have already topped 30 degrees Celsius on many occasions this month, compared to […]
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An increase in the number of vehicles and poor monitoring of scrap tires contributes to tire burning, leading to pollution in the city. Industry’s burning of tires for fuel and oil goes unchecked by the government posing serious dangers to the environment. Burning of tires is illegal and is nationally prohibited under the National Environmental […]
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The ticking time-bomb of climate change is firmly strengthening its grasp around the city. Niket Nishant Bengaluru has recorded irregular and unpredictable rainfall in October this year, with the departure from normal as high as 57 per cent. This signals a shift in the overall climate of the city, experts warn. An official of the […]
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