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Mpox, Nipah virus, bird flu: Why are zoonotic diseases on the rise?

Mid-Day Premium Mpox, Nipah virus, bird flu: Why are zoonotic diseases on the rise?

In the past few months, various zoonotic diseases like Mpox, Nipah virus and bird flu have affected public health and become a cause for concern. Medical experts decode why viruses are spreading from animals to humans and suggest steps for prevention

16 September,2024 11:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Raaina Jain
Spiked ozone levels hampering growth of tropical forests, finds study

Spiked ozone levels hampering growth of tropical forests, finds study

Ozone pollution is stunting the growth of tropical forests, with the effect being stronger in Asia, where such forests are losing nearly 11 per cent of new growth

13 September,2024 06:21 PM IST | Mumbai | PTI
Cabinet clears Rs 2,000-cr 'Mission Mausam' to boost weather forecasts

Cabinet clears Rs 2,000-cr 'Mission Mausam' to boost weather forecasts

New Delhi, Sep 11 (PTI) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved "Mission Mausam" on Wednesday to enhance India's ability to predict and respond to extreme weather events and the impacts of climate change.

11 September,2024 09:45 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Mid-Day Explains | Floods and landslides ravage India's growing cities

Mid-Day Premium Mid-Day Explains | Floods and landslides ravage India's growing cities

The ongoing monsoon crisis in several cities across India requires swift aid. Lakhs of people were adversely affected due to these merciless catastrophic floods

27 August,2024 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Krishna Prasad
Climate change is impacting mental health: WHO

Climate change is impacting mental health: WHO

Climate change is impacting mental health and psychosocial well-being, WHO said, while calling on countries to strengthen mental health systems and services to address this growing challenge

20 August,2024 11:45 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
World mosquito day: Climate change and the spread of mosquito-borne diseases

Mid-Day Premium World mosquito day: Climate change and the spread of mosquito-borne diseases

Medical experts delve into the impact of climate change on mosquito-borne illnesses, the crucial role of vaccination, and the importance of regular health check-ups as effective preventive measures

20 August,2024 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Maitrai Agarwal
Decoding Mumbai's weather: Science behind forecasting and its complex challenges

Mid-Day Premium Decoding Mumbai's weather: Science behind forecasting and its complex challenges

Since flooding and traffic interruptions, therefore precise weather forecasting is critical for the city's residents and infrastructure

15 August,2024 10:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Sanjana Deshpande
Kerala landslides intensified by climate change: Study

Kerala landslides intensified by climate change: Study

Team of 24 researchers from India, Sweden, US and the UK said that more than 140 mm of rainfall fell in a single day on soils highly saturated by two months of monsoon precipitation, triggering landslides

15 August,2024 07:23 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Landslides in Kerala indicate climate change can't be ignored: UDF opposition

Landslides in Kerala indicate climate change can't be ignored: UDF opposition

The Congress-led UDF opposition highlighted that the recent landslides in the Wayanad and Kozhikode districts of Kerala indicate the urgency of addressing climate change.

13 August,2024 03:51 PM IST | Thiruvananthapuram | PTI
Elephants linked to India's culture, history: PM Modi

Elephants linked to India's culture, history: PM Modi

On World Elephant Day, PM Modi also expressed his happiness over the increased numbers of elephants over the last few years

12 August,2024 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI

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