Govt launches programme to tackle glacial lake outburst flood threat in Himalayas, all 190 high-risk lakes to be monitored | India News – Times of India

Govt launches programme to tackle glacial lake outburst flood threat in Himalayas, all 190 high-risk lakes to be monitored | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Sikkim, which occurred in Oct 2023 and claimed 14 lives, has highlighted the vulnerability of the entire Himalayan region to such catastrophic events. This tragedy prompted the Centre to launch a comprehensive national GLOF risk mitigation programme, targeting 190 high-risk glacial lakes across four states and…

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FBI investigates suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt and historic Emmy night for ‘Shōgun’: Morning Rundown

FBI investigates suspect in apparent Trump assassination attempt and historic Emmy night for ‘Shōgun’: Morning Rundown

The FBI investigates the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his Florida golf club. House Republicans will attempt to avert a government shutdown. And “Shōgun” dominates at the Emmys. Here’s what to know today. Trump targeted in another apparent assassination attempt Eric Thayer / Bloomberg via Getty Images Two months after the attempt on former…

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9/11 attacks, Northern lights and other natural marvels and disasters captured from space | – Times of India

9/11 attacks, Northern lights and other natural marvels and disasters captured from space | – Times of India

The view of Earth from space offers a unique perspective on both the planet’s natural beauty and its vulnerability to disasters. From the ethereal Northern Lights to the devastating impacts of wildfires and hurricanes, space photography captures moments that tell profound stories about our world. This article explores a range of striking images taken from…

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Shanghai on red alert as Typhoon Bebinca makes landfall, strongest in decades – Times of India

Shanghai on red alert as Typhoon Bebinca makes landfall, strongest in decades – Times of India

Typhoon Bebinca struck Shanghai early Monday, as reported by Chinese state media. The city is under a red alert due to the severe weather conditions, including powerful winds and heavy rainfall.The typhoon made landfall in Shanghai, a metropolis with a population of almost 25 million, at approximately 7.30 am. local time (2330 GMT). The powerful…

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