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Karnataka Legislature rejects Kasturirangan Report

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Latest: Karnataka Legislature rejects Kasturirangan Report, calls for judicial review

The Karnataka state government has expressed opposition to the Kasturirangan Committee report, which proposes designating parts of the Western Ghats as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs). Chief Minister DK Shivakumar ha

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2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon intensification

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Latest: Climate shifts and El Niño threaten global weather stability

The 2026-2027 El Niño phenomenon is intensifying, with sea surface temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific reaching 2.5°C to 5°C above historical averages as of July 2026. Experts suggest a 69% probability that this cycle

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Tamil Nadu weather: alternating heatwaves and heavy rain

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Latest: Tamil Nadu weather alert: Rain and thunderstorms forecast

Since early May 2026, Tamil Nadu has experienced alternating periods of intense rainfall, strong winds, and extreme heat. Following a period of heatwaves in July, weather patterns shifted toward unsettled conditions in A

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