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Arabia Had Five Times More Rainfall 400 Years Ago, Study Finds
Research reveals Arabia's climate was drastically wetter 400 years ago, resembling a savannah with thriving wildlife. Sediment cores from the Gulf of Aqaba confirm fluctuating rainfall patterns over centuries. Experts highlight the importance of climate resilience as urbanisation progresses. The study emphasises the need for better flood and drough...
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New Zealand SWOT Analysis, Champions Trophy: Fresh Leadership Aims To Break 25-Year Drought
One-time champions New Zealand are searching for their first 50-over ICC title since the year 2000.
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Historical Records Unveil 16th Century Transylvania’s Climate Struggles
Centuries-old records from Transylvania offer insight into the extreme climate events of the 1500s. Researchers examined handwritten manuscripts in multiple languages to trace shifts in temperature, droughts, and floods. The study reveals how people endured environmental hardships, including famine and disease. Evidence suggests the Little Ice Age ...
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Ahead Of Champions Trophy, South Africa Great Hopes To See Proteas Ending ICC Trophy Drought
Former captain Graeme Smith is optimistic that South African will end its prolonged wait for an ICC trophy this year, long before they host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027.
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Rohit Sharma Ends 487-Day Century Drought, Sends Warning To Rivals Ahead of Champions Trophy
India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday slammed his 32 ODI century, his first in the format since October 2023.
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"Jury Is Out On AAP In Punjab": Union Minister To NDTV After BJP's Delhi Win
The jury is out on the Aam Aadmi Party's fate in the next Punjab election after what happened in Delhi today, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told NDTV after the BJP's stunning comeback in power in the national capital after a drought of 26 years.
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Climate Change Made Ferocious Los Angeles Wildfires More Likely: Study
Human-driven climate change set the stage for the devastating Los Angeles wildfires by reducing rainfall, parching vegetation, and extending the dangerous overlap between flammable drought conditions and powerful Santa Ana winds.
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PV Sindhu Set To Sign Rs 4 Crore Per Year Mega Deal With....
PV Sindhu broke her title drought of over two years in the Syed Modi India International in December last year
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Karnataka's Mantra Of Success In Vijay Hazare Trophy Revealed: "All About..."
Karnataka ended their five-year title drought with the Vijay Hazare Trophy triumph last week.
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Rising Droughts Threaten Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystems Worldwide
Extreme droughts have become more frequent and severe in recent decades, severely impacting agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems worldwide. Prolonged dry spells have expanded by 50,000 square kilometres each year since 1979, as temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift. This has led to significant economic losses, particularly in...
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India Open: Spotlight On Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty As Jumbo Indian Contingent Aims To End Two-Year Title Drought
The expectations would be especially high from Satwik and Chirag at India Open.
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Southern California's Drought Crisis Fuels Wildfire Threats and Water Shortages
Southern California is grappling with severe drought conditions that have left soil moisture levels at an all-time low. In January 2025, wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles region, fueled by strong winds and parched vegetation. While Northern California’s water levels remain stable, Southern California faces significant water shortages, exacerbated...
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2024 Weather Extremes Contributing To Fierce Floods, Crippling Droughts: Report
Weather extremes of 2024 are contributing to ferocious floods and crippling droughts, according to a new report.
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Babar Azam Left "Disappointed" As Test Century Drought Continues
Babar Azam was left "disappointed" while trying to comprehend the shot he had played after being set on the crease on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa.
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Indian Cricket In 2024: ICC Title Drought Ends, Jay Shah Takes Over As ICC Chairman, A Giant Retires
A lot can happen in 12 months, and it did for Indian cricket in 2024
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Arabia Had Five Times More Rainfall 400 Years Ago, Study Finds
Research reveals Arabia's climate was drastically wetter 400 years ago, resembling a savannah with thriving wildlife. Sediment cores from the Gulf of Aqaba confirm fluctuating rainfall patterns over centuries. Experts highlight the importance of climate resilience as urbanisation progresses. The study emphasises the need for better flood and drough...
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New Zealand SWOT Analysis, Champions Trophy: Fresh Leadership Aims To Break 25-Year Drought
One-time champions New Zealand are searching for their first 50-over ICC title since the year 2000.
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Historical Records Unveil 16th Century Transylvania’s Climate Struggles
Centuries-old records from Transylvania offer insight into the extreme climate events of the 1500s. Researchers examined handwritten manuscripts in multiple languages to trace shifts in temperature, droughts, and floods. The study reveals how people endured environmental hardships, including famine and disease. Evidence suggests the Little Ice Age ...
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Ahead Of Champions Trophy, South Africa Great Hopes To See Proteas Ending ICC Trophy Drought
Former captain Graeme Smith is optimistic that South African will end its prolonged wait for an ICC trophy this year, long before they host the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2027.
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Rohit Sharma Ends 487-Day Century Drought, Sends Warning To Rivals Ahead of Champions Trophy
India captain Rohit Sharma on Sunday slammed his 32 ODI century, his first in the format since October 2023.
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"Jury Is Out On AAP In Punjab": Union Minister To NDTV After BJP's Delhi Win
The jury is out on the Aam Aadmi Party's fate in the next Punjab election after what happened in Delhi today, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told NDTV after the BJP's stunning comeback in power in the national capital after a drought of 26 years.
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Climate Change Made Ferocious Los Angeles Wildfires More Likely: Study
Human-driven climate change set the stage for the devastating Los Angeles wildfires by reducing rainfall, parching vegetation, and extending the dangerous overlap between flammable drought conditions and powerful Santa Ana winds.
-
PV Sindhu Set To Sign Rs 4 Crore Per Year Mega Deal With....
PV Sindhu broke her title drought of over two years in the Syed Modi India International in December last year
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Karnataka's Mantra Of Success In Vijay Hazare Trophy Revealed: "All About..."
Karnataka ended their five-year title drought with the Vijay Hazare Trophy triumph last week.
-
Rising Droughts Threaten Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystems Worldwide
Extreme droughts have become more frequent and severe in recent decades, severely impacting agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems worldwide. Prolonged dry spells have expanded by 50,000 square kilometres each year since 1979, as temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift. This has led to significant economic losses, particularly in...
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India Open: Spotlight On Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty As Jumbo Indian Contingent Aims To End Two-Year Title Drought
The expectations would be especially high from Satwik and Chirag at India Open.
-
Southern California's Drought Crisis Fuels Wildfire Threats and Water Shortages
Southern California is grappling with severe drought conditions that have left soil moisture levels at an all-time low. In January 2025, wildfires ravaged the Los Angeles region, fueled by strong winds and parched vegetation. While Northern California’s water levels remain stable, Southern California faces significant water shortages, exacerbated...
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2024 Weather Extremes Contributing To Fierce Floods, Crippling Droughts: Report
Weather extremes of 2024 are contributing to ferocious floods and crippling droughts, according to a new report.
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Babar Azam Left "Disappointed" As Test Century Drought Continues
Babar Azam was left "disappointed" while trying to comprehend the shot he had played after being set on the crease on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa.
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Indian Cricket In 2024: ICC Title Drought Ends, Jay Shah Takes Over As ICC Chairman, A Giant Retires
A lot can happen in 12 months, and it did for Indian cricket in 2024
