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Global Study Reveals Alarming Increase in Severe, Multi-Year Droughts Since 1979
- Since 1979, drought-affected areas have expanded by 50,000 square kilometers annually, with multi-year droughts becoming more frequent and severe, according to a 2024 study in Science.
- The study, led by Dirk Karger, attributes this trend to rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns, causing significant economic losses in agriculture and energy sectors.
- Researchers analyzed vegetation changes during droughts using satellite data, finding grasslands recover quickly while forests suffer prolonged damage from severe water shortages.
- The drought inventory, developed using CHELSA climate data, provides the most detailed compilation of drought events over the past 40 years, as reported in 2024.
- Rising global temperatures are identified as a key factor exacerbating droughts by increasing evaporation rates and altering rainfall distribution, impacting vulnerable regions worldwide.
Flights delayed, cancelled, crashed: Travel anxiety takes off
- Over 2,100 flights delayed or canceled in US due to extreme weather.
- JFK, LaGuardia, Reagan, Boston, Chicago, and Dallas among hardest hit.
- Global airlines, including Air Canada, Emirates, and Air India, also disrupted.
- Travelers face long waits, missed connections, and rising stress at terminals.
- Rare crashes and frequent disruptions fuel fears and travel anxiety.
You won’t believe what underwater robots found: Vibrant marine world hidden from humans until now.
- Underwater robots dive where humans can’t, mapping uncharted ocean floors.
- High-resolution images reveal hidden ecosystems teeming with colorful, unknown species.
- Data collected allows scientists to build detailed 3D models of marine habitats.
- Machine learning helps identify rare or undiscovered seafloor species.
- Robots become the eyes and hands of scientists in deep-sea discovery.
Dhanush emotional, son Linga excited as they watch Kuberaa at Chennai theatre with fans.
- Actor Dhanush visibly moved while watching his film ‘Kuberaa’ with Chennai fans.
- His son Linga thrilled, enjoying the movie premiere experience with his father.
- Dhanush’s family, including his wife and kids, attended the special screening.
- Audience and fans delighted to see Dhanush and family at the theatre.
- Video clips of Dhanush’s emotions and Linga’s excitement quickly went viral.
Juhi Chawla touches Asha Bhosle's feet, shares warm hug at Sitaare Zameen Par premiere.
- Juhi Chawla touches Asha Bhosle’s feet, showing reverence at the film premiere.
- The two share a heartfelt hug, delighting fans and photographers at the event.
- Premiere of ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ brought together Bollywood’s biggest names.
- Video and photos of the interaction quickly went viral on social media.
- Netizens praised Juhi’s humility and the lovely bond between the two icons.
Hockey players to get monthly allowance from ministry
- Indian hockey players in national camps to get ₹25,000 monthly allowance.
- Eighty players (40 men, 40 women) under TOPS Developmental Group benefit from this.
- Core group athletes receive higher monthly allowance of ₹50,000.
- Hockey India submits player list monthly, based on form and fitness.
- Allowance aims to support and recognize hockey players’ recent strong performances.