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Climate Change

European State of the Climate Report 2024

Europe is the fastest-warming continent, and the impacts of climate change are clear. 2024 was the warmest year on record for Europe. Storms were often severe and flooding widespread, claiming at least 335 lives and affecting an estimated 413 000 people.

Publication Date: 
15/04/2025
World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
Tags:
Europe, Climate Impacts, Storms, Floods, Heat Waves, Glacial Melt, Extreme Weather Events, Drought, Global Warming, Forest Fires
Sanitation

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding desilting of drains in Delhi outfalling in river Yamuna, Delhi, 09/04/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India dated 09/04/2025. The tribunal was looking into the matter of desilting of 24 drains out falling in the river Yamuna. The tribunal in the proceedings dated February 27, 2025 had recorded the stand of the I&FCD that work of desilting of 22 drains will be completed within the stipulated timeline. The issue was in respect of two remaining drains, namely, Kushak drain and Sunehri Pul drain.

Judgement Date: 
09/04/2025
Tags:
Drainage, Delhi, Yamuna, Monsoons, Floods, Urban Waterlogging, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Sedimentation
Water Resources

Affidavit by Wetland Authority of Delhi regarding increased urban flooding in Delhi and its connection to the disappearance of water bodies, 07/04/2025

Affidavit by Wetland Authority of Delhi in OA No 1117 of 2024 News item titled From oasis to forsaken where did appearing in the Hindustan Times, dated August 16, 2024.

The affidavit of April 7, 2025 was in compliance with the NGT order, December 11, 2024. The matter is related to increased urban flooding in Delhi and its connection to the disappearance of water bodies in Delhi.

Judgement Date: 
07/04/2025
Tags:
Wetlands, Delhi, Water Resources, Court, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Urban Waterlogging, Floods
Agriculture

What is the Missing Ingredient? The German Agriculture and Food Strategy for Africa 2025

Hunger remains one of the most pressing global challenges today, with Africa particularly vulnerable. In 2023 alone, 868 million Africans faced food insecurity, including 342 million, or one in five Africans, who suffered from severe hunger.

Publication Date: 
26/03/2025
Germanwatch, Power Shift Africa
Tags:
Africa, Food Security, Agriculture, Extreme Weather Events, Drought, Floods
Habitat And Urbanisation

Order of the Gauhati High Court on rampant hill cutting in greater Guwahati and its surrounding areas, Assam, 17/03/2025

Order of the Gauhati High Court in the matter of North East Eco Development Society Vs The State of Assam & Others dated 17/03/2025.

Judgement Date: 
17/03/2025
Tags:
Assam, High Court, Land Degradation, Waterlogging, Floods, Drainage, Land Encroachments, Afforestation
Water Pollution

Order of the National Green Tribunal regarding desilting of 24 drains out falling in river Yamuna, Delhi, 21/02/2025

Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Nizamuddin West Association Vs Union of India & Others dated 21/02/2025.

The matter related to the issue of desilting of 24 drains out falling in river Yamuna in Delhi. Desilting work of these 24 drains is to be done by the Irrigation and Flood Control Department (I&FCD). I&FCD submitted a report dated February 20, 2025 disclosing the status of desilting. The report also disclosed the targeted quantity of desilting.

Judgement Date: 
21/02/2025
Tags:
Yamuna, River Pollution, Drainage, Sedimentation, Urban Waterlogging, Monsoons, Floods, Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court
Education

Learning Interrupted: Global Snapshot of Climate-Related School Disruptions in 2024

At least 242 million students in 85 countries had their schooling disrupted by extreme climate events in 2024, including heatwaves, tropical cyclones, storms, floods, and droughts, exacerbating an existing learning crisis, according to a new UNICEF analysis released today.

Publication Date: 
24/01/2025
UNICEF
Tags:
Climate Change, Education, Global, Africa, Asia, Heat Waves, Floods, Drought, Cyclones, Extreme Weather Events
Dams/ Irrigation

Compliance report by Jal Shakti (Irrigation and Flood Control) Department, Jammu regarding Tawi barrage project, 04/01/2025

Compliance report on behalf of Chief Engineer, Jal Shakti (Irrigation and Flood Control) Department, Jammu in compliance to the directions of the National Green Tribunal order, September 18, 2024 in OA No 720/2024 titled news item titled "Tawi barrage and river front projects in Jammu destroying river inviting disaster" appearing in sandrp.in dated May 11, 2024.

Judgement Date: 
04/01/2025
Tags:
Floods, Rivers, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Jammu & Kashmir
Water Resources

Reply affidavit by Water Resources Department, Maharashtra regarding demarcation of flood lines for rivers in Maharashtra, 23/04/2024

Reply affidavit by Water Resources Department, Maharashtra in EA No 04/2022 (WZ) in the matter of Sarang Yadvadkar & Ors V/s The State of Maharashtra dated 23/04/2024.

The matter related to demarcating the flood lines in all areas where there is excessive rain and probability for endangering human life and properties.

Judgement Date: 
23/04/2024
Tags:
Rivers, Maharashtra, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Court, Floods, Flood Control
Natural Disasters

Nigeria annual flood outlook 2024

The 2024 Flood Outlook report offers a comprehensive assessment of flood risk across the country, highlighting critical areas of concern and strategic recommendations for mitigation and preparedness.

Publication Date: 
16/04/2024
Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA)
Tags:
Floods, Nigeria, Disaster Preparedness, Rainfall Pattern, Africa

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