As of mid-December, authorities reported 643 deaths and 183 people still missing. More than 107,000 homes were damaged or destroyed, making shelter one of the most urgent needs.
For a nation of nearly 90 million people, the limits of traditional water management have been laid bare. Whether Iran’s new strategies can avert wider social and ecological breakdown remains a central question for policymakers, communities, and neighbouring countries alike.
The convergence of climate science and socioeconomic data suggests that heat stress is no longer a future threat for Indian agriculture – it is unfolding now.
The roadmap underscores how agriculture must evolve beyond incremental improvements to meet challenges including climate volatility, resource depletion and the imperative of significantly boosting farmer incomes.
Passing Gifts, active in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Koraput districts, supports rural livelihoods through backyard poultry, goat rearing, and spice value chains.
Police have indicated that the operation remains under review and that subsequent legal steps will rest on the findings from questioning and verification.
The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act still uses the term “child pornography” for child sexual abuse material – an outdated phrasing that can minimise the gravity of the crime.
Police have indicated that the operation remains under review and that subsequent legal steps will rest on the findings from questioning and verification.