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ENVIRONMENT - October 2023

Oct 2023

Sep 01, 2024

Cyclone Asna, First Since 1964 to Form in Arabian Sea, to Miss Gujarat

The deep depression off the Gujarat coast intensified into Cyclone Asna, only the second of its kind to form over the Arabian Sea since 1964, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
Cyclone Asna, named by Pakistan, moved away from the Indian coast and will not hit Gujarat, as per satellite observations. The weather system has already caused extreme weather in the state, even in its pre-cyclonic stage.

Aug 31, 2024

NASA Engineers Design Underwater Robots to Combat Climate Change

NASA engineers are developing underwater robot probes aimed at measuring the rapid melting of ice shelves in Antarctica due to climate change. The initiative seeks to provide precise data that will improve predictions of future sea level rise, essential for global climate models.
A prototype developed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory was tested in the Arctic from a U.S. Navy lab camp. The submersibles aim to explore hard-to-reach grounding zones where ice and ocean meet, using special software to guide their path.

Aug 30, 2024

First Indigenously Developed Pollution Control Vessel Launched in Goa

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched its first indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel, 'Samudra Pratap,' in Goa. Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth presided over the event. The vessel, built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), aims to address oil spillage along India's coastlines and represents a significant milestone in indigenous shipbuilding.
The ceremony was attended by Shri Brajesh Kumar Upadhyaya, Chairman and Managing Director of GSL, along with officials from the Ministry of Defence, ICG, Indian Navy, and GSL. The launch underscores GSL's entry into the elite group of Indian shipyards capable of producing state-of-the-art Pollution Control Vessels.

Aug 29, 2024

Typhoon Shanshan Lashes Japan with Torrential Rain, Strong Winds

A typhoon lashed southern Japan with torrential rain and strong winds, causing deaths and raised concerns of flooding, landslides and extensive damage.
Typhoon Shanshan made landfall on the southern island of Kyushu and about 60 cm of rainfall had fallen in parts of Miyazaki prefecture, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said. That 24-hour total was more than the August rainfall average and swollen rivers were threatening floods.

Aug 28, 2024

Snow Disappears From Uttarakhand's Om Parvat for the First Time Ever

Snow disappeared completely for the first time ever from Uttarkahand's Om Parvat last week, leaving visitors wondering what was wrong.
Experts attributed the phenomenon to scanty rain and scattered snowfall in the upper Himalayan region over the past five years, a rise in vehicular pollution, and global warming.
An official said that tourism in the region could be impacted if the hill remained snowless for a longer period.
Om Parvat, a popular tourist spot in Vyas Valley, is located at an altitude of around 14,000 feet. The snow atop the hill naturally forms a pattern resembling the Hindi word "Om", which is how the spot derived its name.

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