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Flood measurement gauge at Old Delhi Railway Bridge showing Yamuna River water level at approximately 207 meters, well above the danger mark, with brownish floodwaters surrounding the brick foundation of the bridge structure.

Delhi Yamuna Crisis: River Hits 207.39m, 2.06m Above Danger Mark as 10,000+ Flee and Railway Bridge Shuts

The Yamuna River in Delhi crossed its danger mark of 205.33 meters on Wednesday morning, reaching 207.39 meters at the Old Railway Bridge (ORB), prompting authorities to evacuate over 10,000 residents from

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Govind Tekale

September 3, 2025

Close-up photograph of fresh blueberries with their characteristic dusty blue color and natural bloom, showing the fruit that's central to APVMA's pesticide suspension proposal.

Agriculture·Australia·Food & Drinks·Health·News

APVMA Proposes Pesticide Dimethoate Suspension as Australian Berry Consumption Doubles to 1.3kg Per Person

Australian pesticide regulators have proposed suspending certain dimethoate products used on berries, following significant changes in how much we’re eating these fruits. The move aims to protect consumer health while balancing grower

Karmactive Staff

September 3, 2025

Dark plume of smoke billowing from a tall industrial chimney stack at the Łaziska thermal power plant silhouetted against an orange sunset sky.

News·Pollution·World

World Bank: Pollution Causing 5.7M Deaths Yearly with 5% GDP Loss; Efficiency Could Cut Damage by Half

Pollution isn’t just harming the environment – it’s damaging economies right now, according to a new World Bank report. The research shows that using natural resources more efficiently could cut pollution by

Karmactive Staff

September 3, 2025

Flooded Gurgaon underpass with cars stranded in brown rainwater after heavy monsoon rainfall, highlighting poor drainage and urban flooding issues.

Disaster·India·News·Weather

Gurugram’s 116mm Rainfall Creates 7km Gridlock: Officials Deploy Pumps as 200 Distress Calls Flood Police Lines

Heavy rainfall turned Gurugram’s roads into rivers and highways into parking lots yesterday, leaving thousands stranded in what residents called “the worst traffic jam in recent memory.” Commuters reported being stuck for

Karmactive Staff

September 2, 2025

Bengal cat with distinctive spotted and striped coat pattern standing on a wooden floor beside a pet bed

Australia·Infestation·News

Bengal Cat Import Bid Called ‘Sheer Lunacy’ as Feral Cats Already Kill 1.5 Billion Native Animals Yearly

An application to allow Bengal cats back into Australia has sparked strong opposition from environmental groups who warn these hybrid animals could worsen the country’s already severe feral cat problem. The Department

Karmactive Staff

September 2, 2025

lose-up of an Asian giant hornet with orange/yellow head and striped abdomen resting on a gray concrete surface.

News·UK

Asian Hornets Reach North-West England with Record 86 UK Nests Found

The discovery of an Asian hornet nest in Runcorn, Cheshire marks the first time these invasive insects have been found in north-west England, raising alarm among beekeepers and conservation experts. A member

Karmactive Staff

September 1, 2025

Destroyed house in Afghanistan after an earthquake, showing collapsed walls, exposed wooden beams, and debris scattered on the ground.

Asia·Disaster·News

Afghanistan’s 6.0 Earthquake Kills 500+: ‘Never Seen Such a Strong Quake’ as Remote Villages Destroyed

A powerful 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night, killing hundreds and leaving many more injured across remote mountain villages. The quake hit at 11:47 PM local time with its

Karmactive Staff

September 1, 2025

Representative Image. Ñaupa Iglesia cave shrine in Peru showing ancient stone architecture built into a natural rock formation with windows and niches carved into the mountainside.

Archaeology·News

3,800-Year-Old Toad Sculpture Reveals Climate Collapse That Destroyed Ancient Peruvian Civilization

Archaeologists have discovered a small sculpture of two toads that tells a powerful story about climate change from nearly 4,000 years ago. The find helps explain how an ancient Peruvian civilization collapsed

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Karmactive Staff

September 1, 2025

Dramatic rainfall falling over mountainous terrain with dark storm clouds, showing intense precipitation sweeping across a Scottish landscape.

Climate·Weather

Climate Change Makes Fatal Rain Events 15-20% More Likely

Climate change has made intense rainfall events 15-20% more likely, according to new research from the University of Edinburgh. The study examined weather patterns similar to those that contributed to the fatal

Karmactive Staff

September 1, 2025

Representative Image. A great white shark swimming in clear blue water with schools of smaller fish visible below it

Canada·News

Great White Shark Plays ‘Chicken’ with Nova Scotia Divers

A routine dive turned extraordinary last week when two scuba divers came face-to-face with a great white shark near Hubbards, Nova Scotia. Last Wednesday, 75-year-old visitor John Brooks and his guide Eric

Karmactive Staff

August 31, 2025