Cyclone Garance slammed into the French overseas territory of La Reunion with top wind speeds of 155 kph (96 mph), blowing away roofs and cutting power and access to drinking water for many residents.
The cyclone made landfall on the north of the Indian Ocean island, which lies off Madagascar.
Feb 27, 2025
Madhya Pradesh Now Home to India's Highest Vulture Population
Madhya Pradesh reported the highest number of vulture populations in the country after the conclusion of the first phase of the 2025 vulture census. According to the state Forest Department, the total number of vultures in the state was 12,981. In the last census, there were 10,845 vultures in the state.
The first phase of the 2025 vulture census was conducted by the Madhya Pradesh Forest Department in February 2025. The census was conducted across all the forested areas, national parks, tiger reserves and sanctuaries of the state.
The Forest Department has been conducting the vulture census in the state since 2016. In 2016 there were 6 thousand 999 vultures in the state.
The next census was conducted in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2024 and 2025.
Feb 21, 2025
Bengal Leads India in Bird Count for Third Consecutive Year
The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is one of the largest global birding events, where birdwatchers from around the world participate in counting species. This year (2025), Bengal once again led the country in bird species recorded, marking its third consecutive victory in the event. Conducted in February 2025, the exercise saw birdwatchers across India document 1,068 species. Bengal topped the list with 543 species observed, a testament to the state's rich bird diversity and active bird watching community.
The GBBC 2025 saw fewer participants than the previous year, primarily due to timing conflicts with exams. Despite this, Bengal continued to shine in both species diversity and the number of birdwatchers contributing to the event.
Feb 20, 2025
Uttarakhand Officer Leverages Technology to Prevent Forest Fires
In an effort to combat increasing forest fires, an Indian Forest Service (IFoS) officer from Uttarakhand, Vaibhav Singh, developed an advanced Forest Fire App. Inspired by technologies used in Canada, Australia, and South Africa, this innovative tool significantly enhances fire detection, response efficiency, and real-time tracking of fire fighting teams. The Uttarakhand Forest Department has adopted this app, integrating 7,000 forest staff and planning further expansion.
India is witnessing a sharp rise in extreme weather events, with devastating consequences for human life and the economy. A recent report highlights that the country accounts for 10% of global deaths due to extreme weather, making it one of the worst-hit nations.
From 1993 to 2022, India recorded over 400 extreme weather events, leading to nearly 80,000 deaths and an estimated economic loss of $180 billion. The frequency of these disasters is increasing, raising serious concerns about the country's preparedness and response.
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