The tea industry of Bangladesh is facing an unprecedented crisis that threatens the country’s economic health and the livelihoods of many. A prolonged heatwave and severe drought, which began at the end of Chaitra (the last month of the Bangla calendar), are wreaking havoc on tea gardens, particularly in Moulvibazar and surrounding districts. The situation …
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Currently, India is witnessing an increase in heat and heatwaves, especially in several northern states including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Odisha. By early April, the rising heatwaves have already begun affecting the population, with temperatures reaching 44–45°C in several cities. This is a serious concern and a cause of multiple problems and …
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India’s agriculture sector is increasingly vulnerable to the rising frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Although the country reported a robust kharif output and better rabi sowing, thanks to improved reservoir levels, climate change remain a persistent threat, according to a recent study by the Reserve Bank of India. The report, which analysed the impact …
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A new study has identified the way in which human airways are affected by very dry atmospheres, which are set to increase due to climate change. The study found that breathing dry air triggers the body’s inflammatory and immune responses, with implications for respiratory conditions like asthma, chronic bronchitis and chronic cough. The research …
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Maharashtra and Goa reported maximum temperatures soaring above 37°C, with climate change making the heatwaves up to 5 times more likely, according to weathermen This year, summer has come early for India, at least for the western coast. The states of Maharashtra and Goa, in particular, have been exposed to high temperatures and humidity. Both …
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