Pink paradise: Lotus beds re-emerge after 25 years; J&Ks Wular lake in full bloom
For many migraine sufferers, weather changes are a significant trigger, with shifts in barometric pressure, temperature, and humidity playing a role. These environmental factors can activate pain pathways in the brain, leading to debilitating headaches. While the weather is uncontrollable, tracking migraines, adopting healthy habits, and considering preventive treatments can help manage and reduce the impact of weather-related migraines.
Mexican fishermen join fight to save extraordinary amphibian
After decades working as a fisherman on a high-altitude Mexican lake, Froylan Correa is now helping to save an endangered amphibian with gills resembling a lion's mane and a remarkable regenerative ability. After the hatchlings have grown enough, they are moved to the community's achoque protection reserve, where the fishermen care for them until they are ready to be released into the lake, said Israel Correa, a relative of Froylan Correa.
Government committed to protecting interests of mango farmers, says A.P. Transport Minister
Letters have been addressed to the Centre requesting 130 crore under the Market Intervention Scheme, says Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy
Almost half of Europe and Mediterranean basin hit by drought
Europe and the Mediterranean basin has been hit by a long-lasting drought covering over 45 percent of the region since mid-analysis of European Drought Observatory (EDO) data made available on Tuesday. The EDO data -- up to June 20 -- shows that drought in the region has worsened.
Youth camp confirms 27 dead as Texas flood toll nears 90
Rescuers in Texas searched Monday for bodies swept away by flash floods that killed almost 90 people, including 27 girls and counselors at a summer camp that was destroyed by torrents of water. We've recovered 75 deceased bodies here in Kerr County, including 48 adults and 27 children, County Sheriff Larry Leitha told reporters Monday.
Syria fights 'catastrophic' fires for fourth day
Syrian authorities said some 100 square kilometres (40 square miles) of forest had urned to ash in wildfires as firefighters from neighbouring Jordan arrived Sunday to battle a fourth day of blazes in the province of Latakia. More than 80 teams including civil defence personnel have been helping battle the blaze, he said, noting local organisations and residents were also providing assistance, in addition to teams and firefighting aircraft from neighbouring Jordan and Turkey.
Drought plunges Poland's longest river to record low
Poland's longest river, the Vistula, on Friday hit a record-low water level in Warsaw, as the country faces an unprecedented drought, the national weather agency said. Its level at one measuring station fell to 18 centimetres (7 inches), beating the previous record set last year, by two centimetres, according to the IMGW weather institute.
Deep-sea mining negotiators to meet under Donald Trump shadow
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) meets next week to continue debating rules for ocean floor mining in international waters, after the United States moved to unilaterally kick-start the controversial industry. The United States, which is not a signatory to the UN convention or an ISA member, disrupted the painstaking process this year when President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling for his government to speed up issuing permits for underwater mining, including in international waters.
Meltdown: Swiss glaciers hit annual tipping point weeks early
The snow and ice accumulated last winter by Switzerland's glaciers has already melted away, a monitoring service said, with Friday marking the alarming second-earliest arrival on record of the tipping point known as glacier loss day. With no glacier loss day, the summer would simply melt away only the snow that accumulated over the previous winter.
Major reports about how climate change affects the US are removed from websites
The United States government's climate assessment reports are missing from official websites. These reports are crucial for local governments and the public. Scientists worry about the removal of this vital information. The White House claims the data will be moved to NASA. However, the reports are not currently accessible. Experts fear this action hinders climate change preparation efforts.
Warmer seas are fuelling dangerous 'weather bomb' about to hit New South Wales
A severe east coast low, potentially a weather bomb, is developing off the NSW coast, fueled by unusually warm seas. Expected to intensify rapidly, it threatens heavy rains, strong winds, and huge waves, particularly impacting areas south of Coffs Harbour already devastated by recent floods. Residents are urged to prepare for potential damage to property, infrastructure, and significant coastal erosion.
Europe bakes in summer's first heatwave as continent warms
Southern Europeans braced Saturday for their first heatwave of the northern hemisphere summer, as climate change pushes thermometers on the world's fastest-warming continent increasingly into the red. Scientists have long warned that humanity's burning of fossil fuels is heating up the world with disastrous consequences for the environment, with Europe's ever-hotter and increasingly common blistering summer heatwaves a direct result of that warming.