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BQ Explainer: क्‍या है CoP28, जहां जलवायु परिवर्तन पर चर्चा करेंगे दुनियाभर के देश; क्‍या है एजेंडा और क्‍यों है महत्‍वपूर्ण?

CoP28 Explained: ग्‍लोबल वॉर्मिंग, कार्बन एमिशन्‍स और जलवायु परिवर्तन, ये कुछ ऐसे मुद्दे हैं, जो पूरी दुनिया के लिए चुनौती बने हुए हैं. दुनियाभर के देश कई वर्षों से इस समस्या का हल निकालने में भी लगे हैं और संयुक्‍त राष्‍ट्र (UN) की अगुवाई में होने वाले जलवायु सम्‍मेलन भी इन्‍हीं बिंदुओं पर ध्‍यान केंद्रित करते हैं. संयुक्त अरब अमीरात (UAE) की राजधानी दुबई में 30 नवंबर से 12 दिसंबर तक चलने वाला CoP28 सम्‍मेलन भी इसी दिशा में फोकस होगा और यहां जुटने वाले देश जलवायु परिवर्तन संबंधी चुनौतियों के समाधानों की ओर बढ़ेंगे. प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी (PM Narendra Modi) CoP28 के लिए UAE के राष्ट्रपति और अबू धाबी के शासक शेख मोहम्मद बिन जायद अल नाहयान के आमंत्रण पर गुरुवार और शुक्रवार को दुबई में रहेंगे. क्‍या है CoP28? CoP यानी कॉन्‍फ्रेंस ऑफ पार्टीज (Conference of Parties) यानी पार्टियों का सम्‍मेलन. और CoP28 का मतलब हुआ- पार्टियों का 28वां सम्‍मेलन. आधिकारिक तौर पर, CoP28 का मतलब जलवायु परिवर्तन पर संयुक्त राष्ट्र फ्रेमवर्क कन्वेंशन (UNFCCC) के पक्षों के सम्मेलन (Conference of Parties) की 28वीं बैठक है. अलग-अलग देशों की मेजबानी में हर साल ये सम्‍मेलन होता है. पहला CoP बर्लिन में 1995 में आयोजित किया गया था. अब तक CoP के 27 सम्‍मेलन हो चुके हैं. पिछले साल इजिप्‍ट (Egypt) के शर्म अल शेख में CoP 27 आयोजित किया गया था. और अब दुबई में CoP28 हो रहा है. ये एक तरह से जलवायु परिवर्तन पर दुनिया का एकमात्र बहुपक्षीय निर्णय लेने वाला प्‍लेटफॉर्म है, जिसमें दुनिया के हर देश लगभग पूर्ण सदस्य के तौर शामिल हैं. इस साल संयुक्‍त अरब अमीरात (UAE) की मेजबानी में दुबई में ये सम्‍मेलन आयोजित हुआ है. 30 नवंबर से शुरू हुआ ये जलवायु परिवर्तन सम्मेलन (CoP 28) 12 दिसंबर तक चलेगा. कार्बन उत्सर्जन में कटौती करने और एनर्जी ट्रांजिशन को तेज करने के उद्देश्य से दुनियाभर के देश जुटेंगे. उम्‍मीद है कि सभी देशों से करीब 70,000 से अधिक प्रतिनिधि CoP28 में शामिल होंगे. BQP HindiSource: X@COP28_UAE UAE की अध्यक्षता में 4 प्रमुख क्षेत्रों में बदलावों पर फोकस किया गया है: 2030 से पहले ऊर्जा परिवर्तन में तेजी लाना और उत्सर्जन में कटौती करना पुराने वादों को पूरा करके और एक नए समझौते के लिए रूपरेखा तैयार करना और क्‍लाइमेट फाइनेंस में सुधार करना प्रकृति, लोगों, जीवन और आजीविका को जलवायु कार्रवाई के केंद्र में रखना अब तक के सबसे समावेशी CoP का गठन. क्‍यों महत्‍वपूर्ण है CoP28? जलवायु परिवर्तन से निपटने के 2015 में हुए पेरिस समझौते में 195 देशों के नेताओं के बीच ग्‍लोबल वॉर्मिंग पर लगाम लगाने के लिए प्रयास तेज करने पर सहमति बनी थी. ये तय किया था कि वैश्विक औसत तापमान (Global Average Temperature) का स्‍तर 2 डिग्री सेल्सियस से अधिक नहीं होने देना है. हालांकि कुछ रिसर्च रिपोर्ट्स बढ़ते तापमान के बीच पेरिस समझौते के लक्ष्‍य पर संदेह भी जताती हैं. पेरिस समझौते के 8 वर्षों के बीच जलवायु सम्‍मेलनों में ग्लोबल वार्मिंग को 1.5 डिग्री सेल्सियस तक सीमित करने की आवश्‍यकता जताई गई है, जो कि जलवायु परिवर्तन के प्रभावों से बचने के लिए जरूरी है. ऐसे में CoP28 इसलिए भी महत्‍वपूर्ण है, क्‍योंकि ये पेरिस समझौते और इसके तहत 2030 तक निर्धारित लक्ष्यों की समयावधि का मध्य बिंदु है. संयुक्त राष्ट्र की एक ताजा रिपोर्ट के अनुसार, वैश्विक उत्सर्जन में 2030 तक 2019 के स्तर से केवल 2% कम होने का अनुमान है, जबकि जलवायु परिवर्तन के सबसे बुरे प्रभावों से बचने के लिए 43% की कटौती की आवश्यकता है. BQP HindiSource: Bloomberg टॉप क्‍लाइमेट साइंटिस्‍ट्स के संगठन IPCC के अनुसार, 2019 के स्तर की तुलना में 2030 तक ग्रीनहाउस गैस उत्सर्जन में 43% की कटौती करने की आवश्यकता है. इस सदी के अंत तक तापमान वृद्धि (Global Warming) को 1.5 डिग्री सेल्सियस तक सीमित करने के साथ और जलवायु परिवर्तन के सबसे बुरे प्रभावों (गंभीर सूखा, हीटवेव, भारी बारिश और बाढ़) से बचना महत्वपूर्ण है. BQP HindiALSO READ BQ Explainer: 'ग्‍लोबल बायोफ्यूल अलायंस' क्‍या है, G20 समिट में PM मोदी ने की जिसकी घोषणा; क्‍यों है महत्‍वपूर्ण?BQP Hindi क्‍या है एजेंडा और प्राथमिकताएं? CoP28 की मुख्‍य प्राथमिकताओं में जलवायु के प्रति जवाबदेही को मजबूत बनाना, प्रथम ग्लोबल स्टॉकटेक को पूरा करना और जलवायु परिवर्तन से होने वाली हानि और क्षति के लिए कोष (Fund) का संचालन करना है. साथ ही जीवाश्म ईंधनों को चरणबद्ध तरीके से घटाने पर चर्चा करना और एक ऊर्जा परिवर्तन को सक्षम बनाना है. इसके अलावा लचीली खाद्य प्रणालियां (Flexible Food Systems) विकसित करना, क्‍लाइमेट फाइनेंस और प्रारंभिक चेतावनी प्रणालियों (Early Warning Systems) को विस्तार देना शामिल है. दो हफ्ते तक चलने वाली CoP28 शिखर सम्मेलन में 'ग्लोबल स्टॉकटेक' शामिल होगा, ताकि ये पता लगाया जा सके कि दुनिया ग्लोबल वार्मिंग को 1.5C से नीचे रखने के लक्ष्‍य से कितनी दूर है और इस अंतर को कम करने के लिए और क्‍या-क्या प्रयास किए जाने की जरूरत है. उत्सर्जन शमन लक्ष्य (Emission Mitigation Target), जीवाश्म ईंधन को चरणबद्ध तरीके से खत्‍म करना, इंडस्ट्री से मिलने वाले समाधानों पर फोकस करना भी इसकी प्राथमिकताओं में शामिल है. CoP28 जलवायु परिवर्तन के प्रभावों से बचने के लिए विकसित और विकासशील देशों के बीच मतभेद कम करने, विकसित देशों से वित्तपोषण (जो कि अविकसित और विका‍सशील देशों को दिए जाएंगे) पर फोकस रहने वाला है. इनके अलावा कम कार्बन उत्‍सर्जन के लिए इनोवेशन और अन्य जरूरी उपायों के लिए प्राइवेट सेक्‍टर के इन्‍वेस्‍टमेंट और प्रॉक्सी की सुधार भूमिकाएं भी शामिल है. क्‍यों अहम है भारत की भूमिका? भारत की मेजबानी में G20 शिखर सम्‍मेलन के लिए दुनिया के 20 शक्तिशाली देशोंं के नेता दिल्‍ली में जुटे थे और 'दिल्‍ली डिक्‍लेरेशन' पर सहम‍ति बनी थी. इसमें जलवायु परिवर्तन की चुनौतियों से निपटने के लिए जरूरी उपायों को प्राथमिकता दी गई है. BQP HindiSource: Twitter/PMOIndia भारत, सबसे ज्‍यादा ग्रीन हाउस गैसों का उत्‍सर्जन करने वाले देशों में से एक है, जहां दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी आबादी भी रहती है. ऐसे में हमारे लिए CoP28 में होने वाली चर्चा ज्‍यादा महत्‍वपूर्ण है. भारत, इस सम्‍मेलन को लेकर महत्‍वाकांक्षी भी है और अहम सहभागी भी. कृषि-प्रधान देश होने के चलते भारत हाई मीथेन एमिशन के लिए जिम्मेदार है. ऐसे में भारत के लिए मीथेन उत्सर्जन में कटौती CoP28 सम्मेलन में बड़ी चर्चा का विषय हो सकता है. सेंटर फॉर साइंस एंड एनवायरनमेंट (CSE) के अनुसार, खेती से उत्‍सर्जन में कटौती का मतलब खरीफ और रबी सीजन के फसल पैटर्न में बदलाव हो सकता है. हालांकि विशेषज्ञों का कहना है कि सिर्फ खेती ही नहीं, बल्कि तेल-गैस और कचरा/अपशिष्ट भी देश में मीथेन उत्सर्जन के लिए समान रूप से जिम्मेदार हैं. साथ ही देश में 'लक्जरी एमिशन' में कटौती करने की जरूरत है.

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Climate Change In India: భారతదేశం (India)లో వాతావరణ పరిస్థితులు (Weather Conditions) వేగంగా మారిపోతున్నాయి. దేశంలో ఈ ఏడాది మొదటి తొమ్మిది నెలల్లో సుమారు ప్రతిరోజు అసాధారణ వాతావరణ పరిణామాలు చోటుచేసుకున్నాయని ఓ అధ్యయనంలో వెల్లడైంది. నిత్యం మారుతున్న పరిస్థితుల కారణంగా దేశ వ్యాప్తంగా వేలాది మరణాలు సంభవించాయని విశ్లేషించింది. సెంటర్‌ ఫర్‌ సైన్స్‌ అండ్‌ ఎన్విరాన్‌మెంట్‌ (Center For Science And Environment) విడుదల చేసిన ఈ నివేదికలో సంచలన విషయాలు వెలుగు చూశాయి. దేశం మొత్తం మీద ఈ ఏడాది జనవరి నుంచి సెప్టెంబరు వరకూ పరిశీలిస్తే 86 శాతం రోజుల్లో అసాధారణ వాతావరణ పరిస్థితులు నెలకొన్నట్లు నివేదిక వెల్లడించింది. దీంతో 2,923 మంది మృత్యువాత పడ్డారని, 20 లక్షల హెక్టార్లలోని పంట తుడిచిపెట్టుకుపోయిందని నివేదిక పేర్కొంది. 80 వేల గృహాలు ధ్వంసం అవగా 92 వేల జంతువులు మరణించాయి. వాస్తవంలో ఈ గణాంకాలు ఇంకా ఎక్కువగా కూడా ఉండొచ్చని పేర్కొంది. దేశంలో కొంత వరకు మాత్రమే సమాచారం సేకరించామని, మొత్తం సేకరిస్తే వివరాలు ఇంకా పెరిగే అవకాశం ఉందని నివేదిక వెల్లడించింది. మండుతున్న భారతం దేశ వ్యాప్తంగా 2023లో ప్రతికూల వాతావరణం ఉందని సీఎస్‌ఈ తన నివేదికలో వెల్లడించింది. 122 ఏళ్లలో ఎన్నడూ లేనంత అధిక ఉష్ణోగ్రతలు ఈ ఏడాది ఫిబ్రవరిలో నమోదయ్యాయని తెలిపింది. మధ్యప్రదేశ్‌లో అత్యధికంగా 138 రోజుల పాటు ప్రకృతి ప్రకోపాలు సంభవించగా, బిహార్‌ 642 మరణాలు సంభవించాయి. హిమాచల్‌ప్రదేశ్‌లో 365, ఉత్తర్‌ ప్రదేశ్‌లో 341 మరణాలు నమోదయ్యాయి. వేల ఎకరాల్లో పంట నష్టం వాతావరణ వైపరీత్యాలతో పంజాబ్‌లో అత్యధిక పశు మరణాలు సంభవించాయి. హిమాచల్ ప్రదేశ్‌లో అత్యధికంగా నివాసాలు దెబ్బతిన్నాయి. ఉత్తర్‌ప్రదేశ్‌లో 113 రోజుల్లో వాతావరణ వైపరీత్యాలు నమోదయ్యాయి. అస్సాంలో అత్యధికంగా 102 రోజులపాటు ప్రకృతి వైపరీత్యాలు జరిగాయి. దక్షిణ భారతంలో అత్యధికంగా 67 వాతావరణ వైపరీత్య ఘటనలు జరిగాయి. కేరళలో 60 మరణాలు నమోదయ్యాయి. తెలగు రాష్ట్రాల్లో ఒకటైన తెలంగాణలో 62,000 హెక్టార్ల అత్యధిక పంట నష్టం సంభవించినట్లు సీఎస్‌ఈ తన నివేదికలో వెల్లడించింది. ప్రకృతి వైపరీత్యాల కారణంగా 645 పశువులు మరణించాయని, కర్ణాటకలో 11,000 ఇళ్లు నేలమట్టం అయినట్లు నివేదిక తెలిపింది. ఇటీవల హెచ్చరించిన ఐక్యరాజ్య సమితి వాతావరణంలో మార్పులపై ఇటీవల ఐక్యరాజ్యసమితి ఆందోళన వ్యక్తం చేసింది. కాలుష్యం కారణంగా మానవాళి మనుకగడకు ముప్పు పొంచి ఉందని హెచ్చరించింది. యూఎన్ వివరాల ప్రకారం.. మునుపటి శతాబ్దాలతో పోలిస్తే 1900 నుంచి ప్రపంచ సగటు సముద్ర మట్టాలు వేగంగా పెరుగు­తున్నాయి. భూతాపం 1.5 డిగ్రీల సెల్సియస్‌ మించి పెరగకుండా పరిమితం చేయగలిగితే.. వచ్చే 2 వేల సంవత్సరాలలో ప్రపంచ సగటు సముద్ర మట్టం 2 నుంచి 3 మీటర్లు పెరుగుతుంది. ఒకవేల 2 డిగ్రీల సెల్సియస్‌ పెరిగితే సముద్రాలు 6 మీటర్లు, 5 డిగ్రీల సెల్సియస్‌ పెరుగుదలతో సముద్రాలు 22 మీటర్లు వరకు పెరగవచ్చు. లోతట్టు ప్రాంతాలు, మొత్తం దేశాలు జలసమాధి అవుతాయి. భూతాపం పెరిగితే అది తీవ్రమైన కరువు, కార్చిచ్చు, వరదలు లాంటి అసహజ వాతావరణ పరిస్థితులు ఏర్పడేలా చేస్తుంది. లక్షలాది మందికి ఆహారం కొరత ఏర్పడేలా చేస్తుంది. ప్రధాన నగరాలు జలమట్టం ముంబై, కైరో, లాగోస్, మపుటో, బ్యాంకాక్, ఢాకా, జకార్తా, షాంఘై, కోపెన్‌హాగెన్, లండన్, లాస్‌ ఏంజిలిస్, న్యూయార్క్, బ్యూనస్‌ ఏరిస్, శాంటియాగో వంటి నగరాలకు ముప్పు వాటిల్లుతుంది. ఈ పరిస్థితులను నియంత్రించడానికి గ్రీన్‌హౌస్‌ వాయువులు, కర్బన ఉద్గారాలను 2030 నాటికి కనీసం 43 శాతానికి, 2035 నాటికి 60 శాతానికి తగ్గించాలని పర్యావరణ నిపుణులు సూచిస్తున్నారు.

In 2 weeks, 15k vehicles without PUCC challaned

New Delhi: Delhi’s environment department has informed National Green Tribunal that it has issued 336 notices for open burning of waste, acted against 231 construction sites for violating dust norms and issued challans to 15,198 vehicles for not having pollution under control (PUC) certificates in the past two weeks. The environment department had filed an affidavit in the tribunal to inform it about the steps taken in Delhi to control pollution. The tribunal, which had in October taken suo motu cognizance of air pollution in Delhi-NCR, on Wednesday directed agencies concerned to file a comprehensive action taken report in a week. The matter will be heard in NGT on December 6. In its report dated November 29, the environment department informed the tribunal that a fine of Rs 3 lakh was imposed on 336 sites for open burning between November 8 and 22. However, the inspection teams did not find any illegal diesel-generator sets. tnn We also published the following articles recently Coal-based power plants aggravating air pollution in Delhi-NCR: ReportNon-compliance of coal power plants in Delhi-NCR with emission standards is contributing significantly to air pollution in the region. The study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) focuses on particulate matter, nitrogen oxide, and sulphur dioxide emissions from the thermal power plants. Despite deadline extensions and revised categorizations, many plants are struggling to meet prescribed norms for emissions. The report highlights high suspended particulate matter emissions from three plants in the NCR. It also mentions that some plants have exceeded nitrogen oxide norms and reported high sulphur dioxide emissions.105515484 Coal-based power plants aggravating air pollution in Delhi-NCR: ReportNon-compliance of thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR with emission standards is contributing significantly to air pollution in the region. The study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) found that these plants have struggled to meet the standards due to shifting compliance deadlines. Despite multiple deadline extensions and revised categorisations, many plants in the region are still failing to meet prescribed norms for emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxide, and sulphur dioxide. Specifically, three plants in the NCR are reporting high suspended particulate matter emissions, while four plants have exceeded the nitrogen oxide norms. Additionally, all coal power plants in the NCR have reported sulphur dioxide emissions exceeding the prescribed limits.105507352 Thermal plants behind nearly 8% of pollution in Delhi-NCR: StudyA study by the Centre for Science and Environment reveals that coal-based thermal power plants in Delhi-NCR are responsible for 8% of the pollution. The power plants are not complying with emission control norms, worsening air pollution. The report highlights the impact of extending timelines and relaxing emissions standards. There are 11 coal-based plants in a 300-km radius of Delhi-NCR. Only four plants are likely to meet the emission norms by the compliance deadline. Several plants have high suspended particulate matter and NOx emissions. Minor changes in operational parameters can improve compliance.

1  7 severe and near-severe days this Nov, highest ever

Priyangi.Agarwal New Delhi: In terms of the number of days of severe (AQI above 400) and ‘near-severe’ (AQI from 391 to 400) air quality, this was the most polluted November since the Air Quality Index was introduced in 2015. There have been 17 such days so far this month as opposed to 12 in 2021 and 11 in 2016, the two most polluted months of November in terms of average AQI. By contrast, November last year had just three such days. Although ‘near-severe’ isn’t an official category, it gained currency this month because of the high number of days when AQI was above 390 but below severe levels. There were eight such days, when a good number of city stations recorded severe air quality. We also published the following articles recently Delhi Air Pollution: Air deals 9th severe blow Of NovemberDelhi's air quality turned 'severe' on Friday due to local emissions and adverse weather conditions. The air quality index (AQI) reached 422 by 7pm, making it the ninth 'severe' day in November. The average AQI was 415. The Central Pollution Control Board reported PM2.5 levels of 231.9 micrograms per cubic meter and PM10 levels of 401.6 units. According to the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, the air quality is likely to remain 'severe' on November 26, 2023.105486008 Air quality in Sanathnagarlowers as AQI soars to 203Sanathnagar in Hyderabad experiences poor air quality with an AQI of 203 and high levels of PM 2.5 and nitrate oxide. The area has consistently shown heightened pollution levels according to data from the Telangana state pollution control board. Pollution levels have been escalating since November, with a significant spike in August. Residents attribute the pollution to industrial emissions and vehicular traffic. Environmental experts call for collaboration between authorities and residents to address the issue. Measures such as planting trees, using public transport, and monitoring industrial adherence to safety protocols are suggested. The pollution control board admits the surge in AQI but cites potential interference with measurements from a nearby drugs unit.105546313 Delhi air pollution: AQI dips, but data from just 19 stationThe air quality in Delhi remained very poor on Saturday with an AQI of 389. The Central Pollution Control Board calculated the average AQI based on data from 19 active stations. In November, there were issues with AQI data, including a server outage on November 14 and an error in calculating the AQI on November 15. Sunil Dahiya from the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air pointed out the discrepancy in the daily bulletin, which only considered data from 19 stations. Anumita Roychowdhury from the Centre for Science and Environment emphasized the importance of consistent and reliable data for the estimation of AQI. The air quality is expected to remain very poor from November 26 to 28.

Climate concerns top list of challenges for Indians: EIB

Climate and environmental concerns top the list of challenges Indian respondents see for their country, according to the latest yearly climate survey conducted by the European Investment Bank (EIB). Ninety per cent of Indian respondents have confidence in the government's ability to deliver a fair climate transition that also tackles inequalities. Two-thirds of Indians surveyed believe that the climate transition will improve the quality of their daily lives, food and health, and create more jobs for the country. Most respondents from the European Union, US and Japan believe their countries should provide financial compensation to affected nations for climate change. These are some of the results from the latest yearly climate survey, conducted in August 2023 and published on Wednesday. The EIB is the lending arm of the European Union and the world’s largest multilateral lender for climate action projects. Since 1993, it has been partnering with India, supporting the country’s green ambitions by investing in sustainable urban transport and renewable energy. Recent years in India have been marked not only by record heatwaves and droughts but also more recently by disastrous landslides and flash floods. In 2022, the New Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment compiled a list of extreme weather events in the country. According to this report, India experienced at least one extreme weather event in 314 out of 365 days. The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has also published a report for 2022 which paints a worrying picture of the climate situation in India. India is one of the global hotspots identified in the report in terms of geographical and socioeconomic vulnerabilities. States like Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Bihar are the most vulnerable to climate hazards such as floods, droughts and cyclones. Against this backdrop, Indians have become acutely aware of the profound impact of climate change on their daily lives and the urgent need for action. Hence, climate change and environmental issues are now considered the number one challenge for Indians (56 per cent of respondents place it in the top three concerns for their country). This is a striking insight as -- out of the 35 countries covered by the survey -- India is one of only five countries to place climate and environment as the very top challenge (with China, South Korea, Denmark and Slovenia being the other four). Meanwhile, most respondents in all other countries in the European Union, together with the US, Japan, Canada and the UAE consider it to be the second most significant issue facing their country after the increased cost of living. With economic disparities ranked as the fourth most significant major challenge for the country by respondents, most Indians are calling for fair policies to address the climate emergency. Fifty-nine per cent (close to China, the US and Japan but nine points below the European Union) say the transition to a low-carbon economy can only happen if inequalities are addressed at the same time. Additionally, 88 per cent of Indian respondents say they are confident in the government’s ability to adopt climate change policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address social inequalities at the same time. This is similar to China but far above the US (where only 57 per cent are confident), Japan (40 per cent) and the EU average (38 per cent). Moreover, Indians are particularly confident about the outcome of climate policies. Sixty-five per cent of respondents (a figure close to that of the US and China and to the EU average but 18 points above Japan) believe that climate policies will improve the quality of their daily lives. Sixty-three per cent also think that the policies will create more jobs than they will eliminate (seven points below China but six points above the US, 12 points above the EU average and 14 points above Japan).

Worst November For Delhi: Air Quality Remains 'Very Poor', IMD Predicts Thundershowers

Delhi has breathed the most polluted air this November as compared to the past nine years. The air quality on Thursday remained in the 'Very Poor' category. The Air Quality Index (AQI) at 9 am today stood at 366, reported news agency PTI. Six out of 37 monitoring stations (Punjabi Bagh, Bawana, Mundka, Nehru Nagar and Jahangirpuri) recorded AQI in the 'Severe' category. The minimum temperature settled at 12.6 Degrees Celsius, two notches above the season's average and the maximum is expected to hover around 24 Degrees Celsius. According to a bulletin from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the skyline of the national capital will be covered with clouds and thundershowers are expected during the day following which the pollution level might decline further. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai told news agency ANI that the fluctuations in pollution levels can be witnessed today as the windspeed has reduced. He added that though the Centre's anti-pollution measure GRAP-3 has been removed, all departments must follow preemptive measures under GRAP 1 and 2. The Environment Minister said, "As per the speculations earlier that the windspeed has turned slow, one can see fluctuations in the pollution level which we can see today as well. We had a meeting regarding the same yesterday and all departments were advised to take proper care. Grap 3 has been removed but all departments must follow all the preemptive measures under GRAP 1 and 2, since if the windspeed is very low, then one can see its effects on the pollution level." According to a Times of India report, November 2023 was the most polluted month as compared to the past nine years i.e, 2015, when the concept of Air Quality Index was introduced. There have been 17 days so far in this month as opposed to 12 days in 2021 and 11 in 2016 when the AQI was recorded in the 'Severe' or 'Near Severe' category. According to the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM)'s early warning system, the air quality is likely to remain 'Poor' on Thursday and Friday, and turn 'Very Poor' by Saturday and remain in that category for the next six days, as reported by the Times of India. The reason behind this bad air quality is the combination of stubble burning and high local pollution. Times of India quoted the Executive Director, Research and Advocacy, Centre for Science and Environment, Anumita Roychowdhury, as saying, "The combination of adverse meteorology, impact of farm fires and high local pollution has made November so polluted this year. Even when the farm fire season was over, the average AQI of Delhi remained above 390 with many stations witnessing 'severe' air quality. This shows the high influence of pollution sources in local and surrounding regions."

India's Extreme Weather: Nearly 3,000 Deaths and Massive Destruction in 2023

India experienced extreme weather events almost every day in the first nine months of this year which led to nearly 3,000 deaths, according to a report released on Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENT Published by the independent think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), the report said the climate-vulnerable country had extreme weather on 86 per cent of days from January to September 2023. The CSE said 2,923 people died, almost two million hectares of crops were ruined, 80,000 homes were destroyed and more than 92,000 animals were killed. But these numbers might be even higher because not all the data is collected, it said. "'India 2023: An assessment of extreme weather events' attempts to build an evidence base on the frequency and expanding geography of extreme weather events in the country. As this assessment clearly shows, what the country has witnessed so far in 2023 is the new 'abnormal' in a warming world," said the CSE director general Sunita Narain. Madhya Pradesh reported the highest number of extreme weather events at 138. However, the largest number of deaths occurred in Bihar (642), followed by Himachal Pradesh (365) and Uttar Pradesh (341). Punjab recorded the highest number of animal deaths while Himachal Pradesh reported the most damaged houses due to extreme weather events. recommended by MAX LIFE INSURANCE Get ₹2Cr Term Insurance At Just ₹1099 Per Month*! (T&C Apply) Secure your family and get complete coverage @ ₹1099/month GET QUOTE In the southern region, Kerala saw the highest count of extreme weather days (67) and deaths (60). Telangana suffered maximum effect on crop area (over 62,000 hectares). The state also witnessed high animal casualties (645). Karnataka faced severe destruction, with over 11,000 houses demolished. In northwest India, Uttar Pradesh had the most extreme weather days at 113. Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan were also significantly affected. In the eastern and northeastern regions, Assam registered maximum extreme weather events (102), with the state losing 159 livestock and over 48,000 hectares of crops devastated. Nagaland saw over 1,900 houses destroyed. The CSE said January was slightly warmer than average, while February broke records, becoming the warmest in 122 years. India had its sixth driest February and the driest August in 122 years. It said lightning and storms were the most common disasters, occurring on 176 out of 273 days and claiming 711 lives. Most of these deaths occurred in Bihar. However, the most significant devastation came from heavy rains, floods, and landslides, causing over 1,900 casualties. According to research conducted by a different think tank, more than 80 per cent of Indians live in districts vulnerable to climate risks.

3 हजार लोगों की मौत, 80 हजार घर तबाह... 2023 के मौसम ने तो डरा दिया

रिपोर्ट के अनुसार दक्षिणी क्षेत्र में केरल में सर्वाधिक दिन (67) तक मौसम के चरम स्थिति पर पहुंचने संबंधी घटनाक्रम देखा गया, वहीं उत्तर पश्चिम भारत में उत्तर प्रदेश में 113 दिन के साथ यह स्थिति सर्वाधिक दिन रही। सीएसई ने कहा कि इस साल जनवरी का महीना औसत से थोड़ा गर्म रहा, वहीं फरवरी ने सबसे गर्म रहने के मामले में 122 साल का रिकॉर्ड तोड़ा।

India witnessed extreme weather almost every day this year

India has experienced an extreme weather disaster almost every day of the first nine months of this year, according to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), Report informs referring to The Weather Channel. From heat and cold waves, cyclones and lightning to heavy rain, floods and landslides, such events hit the country with an alarming frequency, affecting 86% of the days between January 1 and September 30. These disasters have caused significant damage, including 2,923 human fatalities, destruction of over 80,000 houses, and the loss of more than 92,000 livestock. The impact on the country's agriculture has also been severe, with 1.84 million hectares (mha) of crop area being impacted. However, these figures may underestimate the scale of the damage, as data for each event is not collated, and losses of public property or agriculture are not calculated. CSE's and Down To Earth magazine's new pre-COP28 assessment of extreme weather events in India in 2023 reveals that these statistics are part of a worrying trend. The report, titled "India 2023: An assessment of extreme weather events," attempts to build an evidence base on the frequency and expanding geography of such events in the country. According to the report, India experienced extreme weather events on 235 of the 273 days between January 1 and September 30, which is a little over 86% of the days

India saw extreme weather events almost every day in first 9 months this year Report

India experienced extreme weather events almost every day in the first nine months of this year which led to nearly 3,000 deaths, according to a report released on Wednesday. Published by the independent think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), the report said the climate-vulnerable country had extreme weather on 86 per cent of days from January to September 2023. The CSE said 2,923 people died, almost two million hectares of crops were ruined, 80,000 homes were destroyed and more than 92,000 animals were killed. But these numbers might be even higher because not all the data is collected, it said. "'India 2023: An assessment of extreme weather events' attempts to build an evidence base on the frequency and expanding geography of extreme weather events in the country. As this assessment clearly shows, what the country has witnessed so far in 2023 is the new 'abnormal' in a warming world," said the CSE director general Sunita Narain. Madhya Pradesh reported the highest number of extreme weather events at 138. However, the largest number of deaths occurred in Bihar (642), followed by Himachal Pradesh (365) and Uttar Pradesh (341). Punjab recorded the highest number of animal deaths while Himachal Pradesh reported the most damaged houses due to extreme weather events. In the southern region, Kerala saw the highest count of extreme weather days (67) and deaths (60). Telangana suffered maximum effect on crop area (over 62,000 hectares). The state also witnessed high animal casualties (645). Karnataka faced severe destruction, with over 11,000 houses demolished. In northwest India, Uttar Pradesh had the most extreme weather days at 113. Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan were also significantly affected. In the eastern and northeastern regions, Assam registered maximum extreme weather events (102), with the state losing 159 livestock and over 48,000 hectares of crops devastated. Nagaland saw over 1,900 houses destroyed. The CSE said January was slightly warmer than average, while February broke records, becoming the warmest in 122 years. India had its sixth driest February and the driest August in 122 years. It said lightning and storms were the most common disasters, occurring on 176 out of 273 days and claiming 711 lives. Most of these deaths occurred in Bihar. However, the most significant devastation came from heavy rains, floods, and landslides, causing over 1,900 casualties. According to research conducted by a different think tank, more than 80 per cent of Indians live in districts vulnerable to climate risks.

India saw extreme weather events almost every day in first 9 months this year: Report

India experienced extreme weather events almost every day in the first nine months of this year which led to nearly 3,000 deaths, according to a report released on Wednesday. Published by the independent think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), the report said the climate-vulnerable country had extreme weather on 86 per cent of days from January to September 2023. The CSE said 2,923 people died, almost two million hectares of crops were ruined, 80,000 homes were destroyed and more than 92,000 animals were killed. But these numbers might be even higher because not all the data is collected, it said. "'India 2023: An assessment of extreme weather events' attempts to build an evidence base on the frequency and expanding geography of extreme weather events in the country. As this assessment clearly shows, what the country has witnessed so far in 2023 is the new 'abnormal' in a warming world," said the CSE director general Sunita Narain. Madhya Pradesh reported the highest number of extreme weather events at 138. However, the largest number of deaths occurred in Bihar (642), followed by Himachal Pradesh (365) and Uttar Pradesh (341). Punjab recorded the highest number of animal deaths while Himachal Pradesh reported the most damaged houses due to extreme weather events. In the southern region, Kerala saw the highest count of extreme weather days (67) and deaths (60). Telangana suffered maximum effect on crop area (over 62,000 hectares). The state also witnessed high animal casualties (645). Karnataka faced severe destruction, with over 11,000 houses demolished. In northwest India, Uttar Pradesh had the most extreme weather days at 113. Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan were also significantly affected. In the eastern and northeastern regions, Assam registered maximum extreme weather events (102), with the state losing 159 livestock and over 48,000 hectares of crops devastated. Nagaland saw over 1,900 houses destroyed. The CSE said January was slightly warmer than average, while February broke records, becoming the warmest in 122 years. India had its sixth driest February and the driest August in 122 years. It said lightning and storms were the most common disasters, occurring on 176 out of 273 days and claiming 711 lives. Most of these deaths occurred in Bihar. However, the most significant devastation came from heavy rains, floods, and landslides, causing over 1,900 casualties. According to research conducted by a different think tank, more than 80 per cent of Indians live in districts vulnerable to climate risks.

India saw extreme weather events almost every day in first 9 months this year: Report

India experienced extreme weather events almost every day in the first nine months of this year which led to nearly 3,000 deaths, according to a report released on Wednesday. Published by the independent think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), the report said the climate-vulnerable country had extreme weather on 86 per cent of days from January to September 2023. The CSE said 2,923 people died, almost two million hectares of crops were ruined, 80,000 homes were destroyed and more than 92,000 animals were killed. But these numbers might be even higher because not all the data is collected, it said.

India witnessed extreme weather every month till September 2023, study finds

In the first nine months of this year, India saw nearly daily extreme weather events that resulted in approximately 3,000 fatalities, according to a report released on Wednesday. According to a report released by the independent think tank Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), 86% of the days from January to September 2023 saw extreme weather in the country that is vulnerable to climate change. According to the CSE, there were 2,923 fatalities, nearly two million hectares of destroyed crops, 80,000 destroyed homes, and over 92,000 killed animals. However, it stated that since not all the data is gathered, these figures may even be higher. “‘India 2023: An assessment of extreme weather events’ attempts to build an evidence base on the frequency and expanding geography of extreme weather events in the country. As this assessment clearly shows, what the country has witnessed so far in 2023 is the new ‘abnormal’ in a warming world,” said the CSE director general Sunita Narain. Madhya Pradesh reported the highest number of extreme weather events at 138. However, the largest number of deaths occurred in Bihar (642), followed by Himachal Pradesh (365) and Uttar Pradesh (341). Punjab recorded the highest number of animal deaths while Himachal Pradesh reported the most damaged houses due to extreme weather events.