Loss of plant species and rising threat of glacial floods: Recent studies from Kashmir show how climate change threatens the Himalayas

By Mudassir Kuloo Two recent studies in Kashmir have highlighted that climate change is posing a serious threat to Himalayan biodiversity because of its probable impacts on the ecology, economy, glaciers, and the whole environment which could lead to the extinction of several species. In a recent review article published in the Springer Journal on Climate Change Adaptation, Risk Management and Sustainable Practices, titled ‘Impacts … Continue reading Loss of plant species and rising threat of glacial floods: Recent studies from Kashmir show how climate change threatens the Himalayas

Explained: Heavy rains in North India

By Rishabh Shrivastava Social media is abuzz with scary visuals of flooding, landslide and overflowing rivers in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Delhi and some other parts of Northern India. The region is witnessing incessant rainfall. The monsoon rains have also swung from a 10% deficit to a surplus in the last eight days. Why and How? Is it climate change? Is it the weather gods? … Continue reading Explained: Heavy rains in North India