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India’s climate policy is informed by its vision of inclusive growth for all-round economic and social development, the eradication of poverty, declining carbon budget, firm adherence to the foundational principles of the UNFCCC, and climate-friendly lifestyles.

In this series of explainers, we answer some of the most fundamental questions about climate change, the science behind it, and its impact. In the third instalment, we try to answer the question: ‘As greenhouse gases occur naturally, why do emissions from human activities matter?’

On October 27, a spokesperson for the Subansiri Lower Project said the flow downstream was “highly reduced” — to an estimated 5-10 cubic metres per second (cumecs) — after a landslide “at about 11.30 am” blocked the only DT in use.

This is the eighth year in a row that monsoon rainfall in India has been broadly in the normal range. But behind this figure lie sharp regional as well as daily variations. Climate change is one reason behind this

September joins several other months of 2023 in breaking temperature records. Why has this year been so warm, and what is expected in the months ahead?

India’s 150 large reservoirs are a crucial source of water for the rest of the year, for not just households and industry, but also power generation. Storage levels are about 10% below the last 10 years’ average for this time of the year

By Tuesday morning, the country had received 160 mm of rain this month. Never has the rainfall figure for August been less than 190 mm. What are the likely implications? What is the outlook for September?

The awnings are said to be ideal for introducing vegetation in commercial streets and public spaces, while also improving air quality in the city.

Wildfires have been a part of life on Earth and are a critical part of the ecosystem. But it is the increasingly intense nature of the wildfires – aided by the warming weather, dry conditions and change in rain cycles – that is now becoming a source of worry.

The average temperature on July 3 was measured to be 17.01 degree Celsius. The next day recorded 17.18 degree Celsius.