Climate & Environment - The Purbottar

22 Nov

2 labourers from Assam killed, 3 hurt in Garo Hills mudslide

Sonakshi SarkarClimate & Environment

Two labourers from Assam, who had been working at a construction site near Bokmagre on the outskirts of Tura town in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district, met a tragic end after they along with three others got trapped under deep mud. Bodies of the two have been recovered while the others were rescued with injuries.The incident, which occurred on Thursday, came to light after the families of the victims filed an FIR at the Araimile Outpost while another FIR was filed against the landowner, Saljrang D Sangma, resident of Dakopgre, Tura and sub contractor, Anowar Hussain (resident of South Salmara,…

29 Oct

On Tuesday ahead of Diwali Delhi’s air quality improved slightly from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’

Ashish MajumderClimate & Environment

On Tuesday Delhi’s air quality improved slightly from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ ahead of Diwali, with an average AQI of 255, down from 307 on Monday, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Actually early morning visuals showed smog that persisted across the city. However, the Air Quality Early Warning System also forecasts that the AQI could reach 400 by October 31. This is very important news and we need to take it seriously as pollution affects our life very much. Today population of India is growing very fast and because of it many problems are arising. Actually we need…

25 Oct

Recently list of most polluted Indian cities on Thursday released

Ashish MajumderClimate & Environment

On Thursday The Central Pollution Control Board released a list of pollution levels in Indian cities. Here Delhi was listed as the most polluted city with very poor air quality (AQI) OF 306. Actually this is followed by Meerut (293), Ghaziabad (272), Bhiwani (266), Jind (261), Hapur(261), Charkhi Dadri(260), Jhunjhunu (260), Baghpat(257) and Hanumangarh(255). This is actually very important news and from it we can understand that in India pollution is very serious issue. Today population of India is growing very fast and with it different problems like pollution is becoming a serious problem. The main reason for pollution are…

24 Oct

cyclone dana ‘red alert’ for heavy rainfall of odisha

editorClimate & Environmentcyclone dana

A cyclonic storm Dana is now tearing over coastal Odisha and is expected to hit the state early on Friday morning, bringing with it thunderstorms and a lot of rain. Cyclone Dana is expected to bring significant rainfall to coastal Odisha and southern West Bengal. According to Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, 3–4 lakh residents of the designated "danger zone" had left by Wednesday night. Cyclone Dana is expected to land early Friday between Bhitarkanika National Park and Dhamra port, according to the India Meteorological Department. Approximately 120 kmph is the expected maximum speed, according to IMD DG Mrutyunjay…

23 Oct

Top 10 most polluted cities in the world

Ashish MajumderClimate & Environment

On Tuesday as per live rankings by IQAir, Pakistan’s Lahore is the world’s most polluted city followed by Delhi, Senegal’s Dakar, Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Kinshasa and Bangladesh’s Dhaka. In fact other cities in the top 10 are Mongolia’s Ulaanbaatar, Vietnam’s Hanoi, Indonesia’s Jakarta, Kolkata and Romania’s Bucharest. Actually Mumbai is ranked 21st on the list on Tuesday. This is very interesting news and we need to take it seriously to make our environment clean. Today population of world is increasing very fast and it is actually creating many problems like pollution. In fact we need to take it…

03 Oct

Expected heavy rainfall with thunderstorm on 4th October

Banasree SarkarClimate & Environment

The cyclonic circulation near Bangladesh is predicted to intensify and become a low-pressure system by Friday. Northeastern India and surrounding regions are expected to get widespread rainfall during the next three days, with heavy showers in certain locations. Meanwhile, the Southwest Monsoon withdrew on Wednesday, covering Delhi and the NCR, and is expected to move further southeast by the weekend, leaving the majority of Central India dry. In contrast, damp conditions will prevail in Southern India, while Western Ladakh is likely to have increasing snowfall beginning Saturday and peaking Monday. Maximum temperatures in Delhi and the NCR are expected to…

11 Sep

Heavy rain is forecast in four districts from Thursday

Banasree SarkarClimate & Environmentweather forecast

Alipur Meteorological Department said the direction of low pressure is west-north. It is moving towards North Chhattisgarh through Odisha. The depression that formed over the Shadio Bay of Bengal has lost much of its strength. Rains will continue in West Bengal even as the low pressure eases. There will be heavy rain in some places and light to moderate rain in some places. The amount of rain may increase from Thursday. The Alipur Meteorological Department said that there is a possibility of light to moderate rain in all the districts of South Bengal on Wednesday. Scattered rain will continue. The…

07 Sep

Heavy rain is likely in five districts of South Bengal from Monday

Banasree SarkarClimate & EnvironmentWeather update

The Alipore Meteorological Department has again issued a warning of heavy rain in South Bengal from next Monday. At least five southern districts are likely to receive heavy rain on Monday and Tuesday. The weather office said that the sea will be rough again. A warning has been issued for fishermen. According to the weather office forecast, heavy rain is likely in North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, and Jhargram on Monday and Tuesday. These districts may receive scattered rainfall of 7 to 11 cm. Besides, rain with thundershowers is likely in Bankura, Birbhum, and Murshidabad…

22 Aug

Scattered heavy rain likely in South Bengal, rain will increase in North Bengal as well

Banasree SarkarClimate & Environment

Rain with lightning will continue in Bengal. North Bengal will have more rain today. The amount of rain is also likely to increase in South Bengal from Saturday. This is what the meteorological department said. Scattered heavy rain is likely in South Bengal over coastal and adjoining districts. Today, Thursday, there will be more rain in the districts of South Bengal adjoining North Bangladesh. Rain will increase in North Bengal also. Heavy rain warning in all districts in North Bengal today, Thursday. Along with the above five districts, the amount of rain will also increase in Malda. There will be…

19 Aug

Heavy rain is likely in various districts including Kolkata

Banasree SarkarClimate & Environment

South Bengal, including Kolkata, is also likely to experience heavy rain on Monday. A very heavy rain warning has been issued in some places. According to the weather office, there is a possibility of disaster in South Bengal due to the influence of low pressure areas, cyclones, and monsoon axes formed in the area adjacent to South Bangladesh. The sea is rough. It rained more or less in Kolkata throughout the day from Sunday morning. Several roads were flooded in the afternoon. That situation may continue on Monday. According to the weather office, there will be moderate rain in Kolkata…