December 24, 2025

UAE Tackles Water Scarcity with Desalination and Wadis Amid Growth

The UAE, known for luxury and wealth, faces severe water shortages in its desert landscape. It leads global desalination efforts and uses wadis and wastewater recycling to secure water. The Water Security Strategy 2036 aims to cut demand, boost reuse, and ensure water for all.

December 24, 2025

South Bengal Minimum Temperatures to Fall by 2-3°C from December 25, IMD Forecasts

The India Meteorological Department says minimum temperatures in south Bengal will drop 2 to 3 degrees Celsius from December 25. North Bengal districts will also see a 2-degree dip. Dry weather and light morning fog will continue across the state for the next week.

December 24, 2025

Keezhadi Settlement Buried by Vaigai River Flood Sediments Over 1100 Years Ago, Study Finds

Researchers date flood deposits covering Keezhadi, Tamil Nadu, to roughly 1155 years ago, showing major river floods likely buried the ancient town and caused abandonment.

December 24, 2025

Kerala's Northeast Monsoon 2025 Deficient by 20%, Raises Summer Water Worries

Kerala's northeast monsoon rainfall is 20% below normal this year, with only 388.3 mm received against the usual 487.2 mm. Combined with a 13% shortfall in southwest monsoon rains, this may lead to reservoir stress and summer water shortages. Weak La Niña conditions persist, suggesting cooler nights but limited rain till year-end.

December 24, 2025

ISRO Launches Heaviest Commercial Satellite BlueBird Block-2 into Orbit

ISRO's LVM3 rocket launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, the heaviest payload from India, into low Earth orbit for global mobile connectivity. The satellite promises 4G and 5G services directly to smartphones worldwide.