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Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
A study finds that microplastics are damaging the photosynthesis of plants, threatening global food security and increasing the risk of starvation for millions.
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NASA Disasters Programme Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Aid Response Efforts
NASA is leveraging artificial intelligence and open science to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. During events like Hurricane Ida, NASA provided actionable data on soil moisture, flood detection, and power outages through its Disasters Mapping Portal. AI-driven tools, like blue tarp detection for damaged roofs, are aidi...
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Haryana Chief Minister Orders Assessment Of Crop Loss Due To Hailstorm
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said a 'girdawari' has been ordered to assess the crop damage caused by hailstorms in order to compensate the affected farmers.
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Hailstorm, Rain Destroy Crops In Madhya Pradesh, UP
Farmers say 50 per cent of their crops were destroyed in the hailstorm that started on Friday.
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20 Killed In Lightning Strikes Amid Rain Fury In Gujarat
At least 20 people have been killed in lightning strikes and crops damaged in several areas after unseasonal rains battered Gujarat on Sunday, officials said.
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85% Chances Of 'Super El Nino' Next Year, Here's How It Will Impact Southeast Asia
This phenomenon could also have an impact on the economy and agriculture production.
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Punjab Farmers' 'Rail Roko' Stir Enters Third Day, Train Movement Remains Hit
The 'rail roko' stir of Punjab farmers demanding compensation for crops damaged in the recent floods, a legal guarantee on MSP and a sweeping debt waiver entered its third day on Saturday.
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Vegetable Prices To Soar As Monsoon Rains Delay Planting
Vegetable prices in India are set to stay higher for longer, as erratic monsoon rains delayed planting and damaged ripening crops, farmers and traders said.
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Watch: Farmers In UP Dress Up As Bears To Protect Crops From Monkeys
Farmers in Uttar Pradesh'sLakhimpur Kheri used an unconventional method by donning bear costumes to frighten monkeys that damage their sugarcane crop.
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2 Killed In Heavy Rain In Himachal, Damages Of Rs 78 Lakh Reported
Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Solan and Hamirpur districts and heavy rain in Shimla, Mandi and Kullu on Sunday killed two people, damaged crops, homes and vehicles, and washed away livestock.
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21,000 Evacuated As Gujarat Preps For Cyclone Biparjoy: 10 Facts
Cyclone Biparjoy, expected to make landfall between Gujarat and Pakistan on Thursday, will have "extensive damaging potential," the met office has said. It can cause tidal waves in coastal areas and damage crops, houses, roads, power and phone lines.
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Cabinet Okays Rs 1 Lakh Crore To Create "World's Largest" Grain Storage Capacity
The Centre today approved a Rs 1 lakh crore programme to create the world's largest grain storage capacity in the cooperative sector to reduce crop damages and prevent distress sales by farmers, besides strengthening the country's food security.
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"Wake Up": YS Sharmila Sends Truckload Of Damaged Crops To KCR
YSR Telangana Party chief YS Sharmila sent a truck loaded with damaged crops to Chief Minsiter KCR to draw his attention towards crop damage in several districts of Telangana.
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10% Of Crop Damage Compensation Will Go To Farm Labourers: Punjab Chief Minister
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said 10 per cent of the total compensation for crop damage due to any natural calamity will now go to farm labourers in the state.
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Unseasonal Rain Ruins Crops Of 14,000 Marahrashtra Farmers, Leaves 10 Dead
Unseasonal rains and thunderstorms killed 10 persons in eight districts of Maharashtra's Marathwada region since April 25 and damaged crops of more than 14,000 farmers, officials said on Friday.
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Microplastics Choking Plant Life Could Put 400 Million People At Risk of Starvation In 20 Years: Study
A study finds that microplastics are damaging the photosynthesis of plants, threatening global food security and increasing the risk of starvation for millions.
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NASA Disasters Programme Uses Artificial Intelligence to Help Aid Response Efforts
NASA is leveraging artificial intelligence and open science to enhance disaster preparedness, response, and recovery efforts. During events like Hurricane Ida, NASA provided actionable data on soil moisture, flood detection, and power outages through its Disasters Mapping Portal. AI-driven tools, like blue tarp detection for damaged roofs, are aidi...
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Haryana Chief Minister Orders Assessment Of Crop Loss Due To Hailstorm
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said a 'girdawari' has been ordered to assess the crop damage caused by hailstorms in order to compensate the affected farmers.
-
Hailstorm, Rain Destroy Crops In Madhya Pradesh, UP
Farmers say 50 per cent of their crops were destroyed in the hailstorm that started on Friday.
-
20 Killed In Lightning Strikes Amid Rain Fury In Gujarat
At least 20 people have been killed in lightning strikes and crops damaged in several areas after unseasonal rains battered Gujarat on Sunday, officials said.
-
85% Chances Of 'Super El Nino' Next Year, Here's How It Will Impact Southeast Asia
This phenomenon could also have an impact on the economy and agriculture production.
-
Punjab Farmers' 'Rail Roko' Stir Enters Third Day, Train Movement Remains Hit
The 'rail roko' stir of Punjab farmers demanding compensation for crops damaged in the recent floods, a legal guarantee on MSP and a sweeping debt waiver entered its third day on Saturday.
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Vegetable Prices To Soar As Monsoon Rains Delay Planting
Vegetable prices in India are set to stay higher for longer, as erratic monsoon rains delayed planting and damaged ripening crops, farmers and traders said.
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Watch: Farmers In UP Dress Up As Bears To Protect Crops From Monkeys
Farmers in Uttar Pradesh'sLakhimpur Kheri used an unconventional method by donning bear costumes to frighten monkeys that damage their sugarcane crop.
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2 Killed In Heavy Rain In Himachal, Damages Of Rs 78 Lakh Reported
Flash floods triggered by a cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh's Solan and Hamirpur districts and heavy rain in Shimla, Mandi and Kullu on Sunday killed two people, damaged crops, homes and vehicles, and washed away livestock.
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21,000 Evacuated As Gujarat Preps For Cyclone Biparjoy: 10 Facts
Cyclone Biparjoy, expected to make landfall between Gujarat and Pakistan on Thursday, will have "extensive damaging potential," the met office has said. It can cause tidal waves in coastal areas and damage crops, houses, roads, power and phone lines.
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Cabinet Okays Rs 1 Lakh Crore To Create "World's Largest" Grain Storage Capacity
The Centre today approved a Rs 1 lakh crore programme to create the world's largest grain storage capacity in the cooperative sector to reduce crop damages and prevent distress sales by farmers, besides strengthening the country's food security.
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"Wake Up": YS Sharmila Sends Truckload Of Damaged Crops To KCR
YSR Telangana Party chief YS Sharmila sent a truck loaded with damaged crops to Chief Minsiter KCR to draw his attention towards crop damage in several districts of Telangana.
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10% Of Crop Damage Compensation Will Go To Farm Labourers: Punjab Chief Minister
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday said 10 per cent of the total compensation for crop damage due to any natural calamity will now go to farm labourers in the state.
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Unseasonal Rain Ruins Crops Of 14,000 Marahrashtra Farmers, Leaves 10 Dead
Unseasonal rains and thunderstorms killed 10 persons in eight districts of Maharashtra's Marathwada region since April 25 and damaged crops of more than 14,000 farmers, officials said on Friday.
